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R610 AOP

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,530 mi
Last recorded37,530 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 AOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,530 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 37,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

REFLECTOR NOT CENTRAL ON REAR

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre badly cracked - no cords visible.

Rear tyre badly cracked- no cords visible.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,161 miles

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 11 Aug 2009 17,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,282 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,425 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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R610 AOP is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R610 AOP, 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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R610 AOP is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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