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1998 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,992 mi
Last recorded65,992 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 BTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,992 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 63,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,904 miles

Rear Brake Slightly holding on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,442 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,879 miles

rear brake has very slight binding

Fail 18 Apr 2009 26,879 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear brake has very slight binding

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,396 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,302 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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S940 BTC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S940 BTC, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S940 BTC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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