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R634 FMV

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,799 mi
Last recorded24,799 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 FMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 24,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 24,799 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 24,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,555 miles

Front tyre cracking/perishing

Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2015 24,578 miles

Advise front mudguard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 24,578 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Advise front mudguard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 24,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 19,892 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,079 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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R634 FMV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R634 FMV, 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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What year was R634 FMV registered?

R634 FMV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R634 FMV safe to buy?

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