MOT Status
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16,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
The Rear Suspension has ben removed, and has been replaced by a solid bar structure
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
The Rear Suspension has ben removed, and has been replaced by a solid bar structure
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R554 WLG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,132 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 R554 WLG, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R554 WLG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R554 WLG safe to buy?
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