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T244 SFE

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,031 mi
Last recorded21,031 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 SFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,031 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,765 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

one stop lamp bulb not working(one of two)

one tail lamp bulb not working(one of two)

Pass 1 May 2015 18,118 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 18,014 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Grips damaged but secure

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 16,054 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Gradient brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.D1b)

Gradient brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.D1a)

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,366 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 14,366 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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T244 SFE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T244 SFE, 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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T244 SFE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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