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T296 CCK

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,172 mi
Last recorded26,172 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 CCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 26,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 26,152 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,860 miles

Rear Exhaust is slightly louder than standard by a small margin.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 23,126 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 23,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 15,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 14,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,160 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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T296 CCK is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black 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 T296 CCK, 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 T296 CCK registered?

T296 CCK is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T296 CCK safe to buy?

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