MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
aftermarket exhaust
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
All indicators masked off
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
gear linkage bush worn
head light switch need a positive action to select main beam
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S778 GDV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S778 GDV, 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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S778 GDV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 February 1999.
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