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V273 ETT

1999 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN80017,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 ETT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 28,407 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 28,407 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly engine speed increases on r/h lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,195 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 26,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 26,596 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 25,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 24,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 24,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 21,054 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,600 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 17,599 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 16,647 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 16,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 15,494 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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V273 ETT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V273 ETT, 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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V273 ETT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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