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S781 MNV

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,384 mi
Last recorded21,384 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 21,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 20,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 20,328 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,680 miles

Rear tyre perished to limmit

Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,680 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre perished to limmit

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,896 miles

rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 15,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,306 miles

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

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

registration plate started to deteriorate

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,297 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 12,663 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 8,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,468 miles

both tyres underinflated.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 6,701 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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S781 MNV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S781 MNV, 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 S781 MNV registered?

S781 MNV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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