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T480 UHT

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,266 mi
Last recorded29,266 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT480 UHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 29,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,052 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 29,052 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2013 28,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,803 miles

cracking on rear tyrewall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,853 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,264 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 16,251 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,038 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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T480 UHT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Green 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 T480 UHT, 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 T480 UHT registered?

T480 UHT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T480 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T480 UHT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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