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R547 HJV

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,018 mi
Last recorded42,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 HJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,954 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,476 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 41,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,012 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 41,012 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 40,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 3,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,553 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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R547 HJV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 17,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R547 HJV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R547 HJV registered?

R547 HJV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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