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R587 AOV

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,001 mi
Last recorded30,001 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 AOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,001 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

all lights masked off

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 26,243 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,124 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,285 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 20,285 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,481 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,482 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,989 miles

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.

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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R587 AOV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R587 AOV, 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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R587 AOV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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