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R399 WCY

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,201 mi
Last recorded15,201 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 WCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,201 miles

front tyre side wall cracking due to age

rear tyre side wall cracking due to age

Fail 6 Aug 2024 15,201 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

front tyre side wall cracking due to age

rear tyre side wall cracking due to age

Pass 14 Apr 2023 14,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 14,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 13,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,701 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,771 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 11,741 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

headlamp taped image flat

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,622 miles

headlamp taped image flat

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R399 WCY is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R399 WCY, 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 R399 WCY registered?

R399 WCY is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R399 WCY safe to buy?

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