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R499 LDF

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,167 mi
Last recorded24,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 LDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 24,167 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,443 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [ at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 23,424 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate to small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [ at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 23,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 23,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 22,404 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 22,404 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working Front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 19,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

rear numberplate stuck on with tape

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 17,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 16,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2011 15,824 miles

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

no front mudguard

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,477 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,477 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,028 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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R499 LDF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R499 LDF, 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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R499 LDF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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