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R445 KCA

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,082 mi
Last recorded41,082 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 KCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 39,681 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,294 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,932 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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R445 KCA is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R445 KCA, 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 R445 KCA registered?

R445 KCA is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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