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T481 MGB

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Yellow Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,699 mi
Last recorded18,699 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 MGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 18,699 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 18,699 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,687 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,642 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,510 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn x2 (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,509 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,544 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 17,291 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,813 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 12,689 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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T481 MGB is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Yellow with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T481 MGB, 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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T481 MGB is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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