Kawasaki VN800

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 805 cc

L99 VNBMOT history

L99 VNB is a silver petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 19 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,285 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 VNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 VNB was last recorded at 31,285 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,406 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,879 miles
Average per year
1,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,285 miles
  • 2024 – 28,406 miles
  • 2023 – 25,930 miles
  • 2022 – 24,653 miles
  • 2020 – 24,343 miles
  • 2018 – 23,617 miles
  • 2017 – 22,930 miles
  • 2015 – 20,590 miles
  • 2014 – 18,810 miles
  • 2013 – 18,314 miles
  • 2011 – 16,819 miles
  • 2010 – 13,305 miles
  • 2009 – 6,010 miles
  • 2008 – 2,941 miles
  • 2007 – 2,459 miles
  • 2006 – 2,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,285 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,285 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,285 miles
    Test number
    747435441474
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass28,406 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    28,406 miles
    Test number
    786919751760
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  3. Pass25,930 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    438386152651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,929 miles (+1,276)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,929 miles
    Test number
    735692201430
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by rear lamp (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass24,653 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,653 miles
    Test number
    766066744242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,343 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    542994077377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    819534709707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,617 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    358902051452
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail23,580 miles (+6)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,580 miles
    Test number
    655856597691
    • DangerousRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  10. Fail23,574 miles (+644)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    622582151396
    • DangerousRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

  11. Pass22,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    922688328994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  12. Fail22,930 miles (+2,340)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    514429246742
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

  13. Pass20,590 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,590 miles
    Test number
    558973555194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,810 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,810 miles
    Test number
    158483994038
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass18,314 miles (+1,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    577105603123
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass16,819 miles (+39)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,819 miles
    Test number
    575516841211
    • NoteFRONT TYRE DETERIORATING
    • NoteHANDLE BARS SLIGHTLY BENT O/S

  17. Fail16,780 miles (+3,475)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,780 miles
    Test number
    489443541206
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFRONT TYRE DETERIORATING
    • NoteHANDLE BARS SLIGHTLY BENT O/S

  18. Pass13,305 miles (+504)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    591484080113
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteFront tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail12,801 miles (+6,791)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,801 miles
    Test number
    122840570180
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tyre slightly perished

  20. Fail6,010 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,010 miles
    Test number
    220676279168
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testHorn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass6,010 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,010 miles
    Test number
    353836279101
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass2,941 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    2,941 miles
    Test number
    101417478168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,459 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    2,459 miles
    Test number
    514402977168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    2,100 miles
    Test number
    204550576110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 VNB

Does L99 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 VNB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 VNB?
The MOT on L99 VNB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 VNB done?
L99 VNB was recorded at 31,285 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,483 miles a year.
Has L99 VNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 VNB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L99 VNB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L99 VNB find?
L99 VNB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust noisy.

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