MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop light only works when lights not when lights on no stop on both brakes work. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators fastened to handlebars (4.4.3 (a))
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate incorrect black needs to be yellow (0.1 (c))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Single seat fitted, no rear footrest
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Single seat fitted, no rear footrest
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R626 TLW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R626 TLW, 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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What year was R626 TLW registered?
R626 TLW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 September 1997.
Is R626 TLW safe to buy?
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