MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy not standard type (7.1.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy not standard type (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Indicator flash rate on both sides on upper limit
Nearside lower engine case has slight movement
Rear brakes squeeking on tester, may need cleaning / servicing
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside lower engine case has slight movement
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S856 CMR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Turquoise with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S856 CMR, 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 S856 CMR registered?
S856 CMR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S856 CMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S856 CMR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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