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S778 GDV

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 GDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,437 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,131 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 35,123 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2016 34,945 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2015 34,830 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 34,176 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 34,171 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2013 33,377 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 33,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,910 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,910 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)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,363 miles

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.

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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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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