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R537 AKN

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,421 mi
Last recorded8,421 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 AKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 8,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 8,418 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 7,916 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has cracks in side walls and starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2024 7,910 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has cracks in side walls and starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2023 7,073 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 7,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,058 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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R537 AKN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R537 AKN, 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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R537 AKN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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