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S856 CMR

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Turquoise Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,901 mi
Last recorded19,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 CMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 19,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 19,608 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy not standard type (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 19,608 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,601 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 19,601 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 19,601 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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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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S856 CMR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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