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T228 RHO

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,805 mi
Last recorded41,805 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 RHO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 41,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 26,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 18,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Dec 2007 16,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,010 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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T228 RHO is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T228 RHO, 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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T228 RHO is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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