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T526 JKG

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,619 mi
Last recorded38,619 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 JKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 36,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 36,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 34,877 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,816 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,874 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust loose

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 7,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,529 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 7,529 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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T526 JKG is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T526 JKG, 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 T526 JKG registered?

T526 JKG is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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