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R470 FCT

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,116 mi
Last recorded28,116 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 FCT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 27,853 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,384 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,633 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,633 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,509 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,952 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 20,952 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 18,239 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,906 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,906 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 12,880 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2009 10,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 7,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 4,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 2,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 2,013 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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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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R470 FCT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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