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R272 EDB

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,203 mi
Last recorded21,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 EDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,658 miles

rear brake slightly binding

rear tyre signs of rubbing on inner wheel arch

Fail 16 Nov 2012 18,655 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear brake slightly binding

rear tyre signs of rubbing on inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,124 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))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 7,974 miles

rear tyre on legal limits

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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R272 EDB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R272 EDB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R272 EDB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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