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T232 BBY

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,469 mi
Last recorded43,469 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 BBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,469 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 41,384 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,635 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,635 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,393 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,382 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,628 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 32,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,728 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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T232 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T232 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.

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What year was T232 BBY registered?

T232 BBY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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