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T262 THJ

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,597 mi
Last recorded44,597 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 THJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 44,597 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Fly screen missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 May 2022 44,597 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fly screen missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 42,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,253 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 35,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,951 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,985 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 12,545 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,321 miles

exhaust baffles modified.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 5,563 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,177 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 5,177 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 4,939 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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T262 THJ is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T262 THJ, 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 T262 THJ registered?

T262 THJ is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 6 June 1999.

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