MOT Status
ValidMileage
24,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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.
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.
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
Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was T280 ARE registered?
T280 ARE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 June 1999.
Is T280 ARE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T280 ARE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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