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S50 GLM

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 GLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,167 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,167 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,769 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 73,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,459 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,169 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,417 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 62,532 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 56,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,194 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,943 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 39,943 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,632 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 33,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,495 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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S50 GLM is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S50 GLM, 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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S50 GLM is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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