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R683 JEU

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,708 mi
Last recorded24,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 JEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 24,708 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 24,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 23,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 19,751 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,736 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength wheel rim (4.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded main frame (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength wheel rim (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,662 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 19,662 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate light no working

Pass 29 May 2007 11,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,088 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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R683 JEU 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 84.2%.

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 R683 JEU, 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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R683 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R683 JEU safe to buy?

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