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R291 WAM

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,700 mi
Last recorded45,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 WAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 45,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,511 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,511 miles

Stop lamp not working Switch seized. OK. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,015 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 42,015 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 40,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 36,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 36,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,583 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,508 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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R291 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 WAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R291 WAM registered?

R291 WAM is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R291 WAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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