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S968 TKM

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,803 mi
Last recorded52,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 TKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,803 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,409 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,065 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 51,530 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre has age cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,027 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 50,027 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 42,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,179 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,689 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headlamp taped

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front & rear tyre walls cracking. Recommend replacement.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masked to remove 'kick-up' to O/S.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,356 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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S968 TKM is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 S968 TKM, 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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S968 TKM is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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