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R679 FOW

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,406 mi
Last recorded23,406 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 FOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,694 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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R679 FOW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R679 FOW, 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 R679 FOW registered?

R679 FOW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R679 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 FOW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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