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R766 NGN

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,582 mi
Last recorded19,582 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 NGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 19,354 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 19,330 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 18,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,250 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 6,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 6,909 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 3,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 3,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 3,229 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 2,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 2,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,363 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

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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R766 NGN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R766 NGN, 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 R766 NGN registered?

R766 NGN is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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