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T235 BBF

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,878 mi
Last recorded22,878 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 BBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 22,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 22,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,796 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 22,796 miles

Central Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 22,794 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 22,605 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,867 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 20,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,604 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,604 miles

Central Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,706 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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T235 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T235 BBF, 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 T235 BBF registered?

T235 BBF is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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