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R415 OGN

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 OGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 17,695 miles

Front tyre perishing

Offside Front indicator loose

Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable very slight twist (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 17,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable very slight twist (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2022 17,396 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 17,396 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,135 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 16,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 16,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 12,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 12,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 9,677 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 2,513 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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R415 OGN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R415 OGN, 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 R415 OGN registered?

R415 OGN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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