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S688 WVW

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,548 mi
Last recorded4,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 WVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 4,548 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 429 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 401 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 369 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working From rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 347 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 6,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 5,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 22,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S688 WVW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S688 WVW, 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 S688 WVW registered?

S688 WVW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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