MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members slight free play in fork bushes (2.3.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members slight free play in fork bushes (2.3.4)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members slight free play in fork bushes (2.3.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
number plate cracked, but legible and secure.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
gear lever pivot slightly worn
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
front brake binding slightly,not enough to fail
rear brake binding slightly,not enough to fail
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R470 FCT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R470 FCT, 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 R470 FCT registered?
R470 FCT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 June 1998.
Is R470 FCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R470 FCT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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