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T280 ARE

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,160 mi
Last recorded24,160 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 ARE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 24,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 24,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 23,812 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,426 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT MUDGUARD IS MISSING.

Fail 26 Jun 2023 23,415 miles

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))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front FRONT MUDGUARD IS MISSING.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 22,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,488 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s fork guard loose

oil leak bottom o/s/f fork leg

Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,867 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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T280 ARE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T280 ARE, 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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T280 ARE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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