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R379 GGX

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 GGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,737 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect size (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,768 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,772 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,772 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,726 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,726 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R379 GGX is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R379 GGX, 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 R379 GGX registered?

R379 GGX is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R379 GGX safe to buy?

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