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S257 MBT

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Multi-colour Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,631 mi
Last recorded21,631 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 MBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,631 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 21,539 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 10,715 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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S257 MBT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Multi-colour with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S257 MBT, 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 S257 MBT registered?

S257 MBT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S257 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 MBT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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