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T153 BBY

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,257 mi
Last recorded21,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 BBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 21,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 21,257 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam in accordance with switch position and tell tail (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 21,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 20,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 19,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 19,823 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 18,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 16,285 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,127 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 16,127 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 15,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,967 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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T153 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T153 BBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T153 BBY registered?

T153 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T153 BBY safe to buy?

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