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S152 JLW

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,448 mi
Last recorded13,448 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 JLW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 13,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,400 miles

Engine slightly damp with oil

Front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2023 12,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,143 miles

rear sprocket bush worn

Pass 28 Jun 2021 11,935 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 11,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 10,648 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,676 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,023 miles

Front inner brake pad worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 7,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 5,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 5,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 4,879 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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S152 JLW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 17,501 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 S152 JLW, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S152 JLW registered?

S152 JLW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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