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T270 FOW

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 FOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,076 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 46,076 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,477 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 41,477 miles

Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,257 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,926 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 38,890 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,647 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 30,647 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,625 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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T270 FOW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T270 FOW, 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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T270 FOW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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