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T409 JBA

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,251 mi
Last recorded20,251 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 JBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 20,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 17,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 17,202 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 17,189 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 16,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 16,019 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 14,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 14,971 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 12,797 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 12,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,355 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 11,355 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 27 May 2016 8,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 6,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,221 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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T409 JBA is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T409 JBA, 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 T409 JBA registered?

T409 JBA is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T409 JBA safe to buy?

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