MOT Status
ValidMileage
24,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [ at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no front mudguard
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R499 LDF registered?
R499 LDF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R499 LDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 LDF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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