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S436 CJW

1998 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,359 mi
Last recorded30,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN80017,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 CJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 30,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 28,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,135 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 21,135 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 15,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,433 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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S436 CJW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S436 CJW, 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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What year was S436 CJW registered?

S436 CJW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S436 CJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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