Kawasaki VN800

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 805 cc

S56 RHEMOT history

S56 RHE is a black petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 21,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
21,838 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 RHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 RHE was last recorded at 21,838 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,798 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,838 miles
  • 2024 – 21,798 miles
  • 2023 – 20,979 miles
  • 2022 – 20,339 miles
  • 2021 – 19,085 miles
  • 2020 – 17,758 miles
  • 2019 – 16,874 miles
  • 2018 – 15,135 miles
  • 2014 – 14,608 miles
  • 2013 – 12,916 miles
  • 2012 – 12,668 miles
  • 2011 – 11,100 miles
  • 2010 – 9,732 miles
  • 2009 – 7,967 miles
  • 2008 – 6,820 miles
  • 2007 – 4,713 miles
  • 2006 – 2,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,838 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryChain guard missingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll lights masked off

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,838 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    21,838 miles
    Test number
    491887069978
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll lights masked off

  2. Pass21,798 miles (+819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    745408250050
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    20,979 miles
    Test number
    317768955896
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail20,979 miles (+640)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,979 miles
    Test number
    373035540576
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass20,339 miles (+1,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    344051978889
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass19,085 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,085 miles
    Test number
    697376460392
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing

  7. Pass17,758 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    713664112089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,874 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,874 miles
    Test number
    943228370662
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim pattern could be better
    • AdvisoryRear number plate size of figures suspect

  9. Fail16,874 miles (+1,739)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,874 miles
    Test number
    273998191102
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp not working FOOT CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim pattern could be better

  10. Pass15,135 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    461744902496
    • AdvisoryExhaust quite noisy

  11. Pass14,608 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,608 miles
    Test number
    788281274177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,916 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,916 miles
    Test number
    936040003207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,668 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,668 miles
    Test number
    895911902275
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Pass11,100 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,100 miles
    Test number
    997989261174
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  15. Pass9,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,732 miles
    Test number
    383473760188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,732 miles (+1,765)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,732 miles
    Test number
    614493360132
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

  17. Pass7,967 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,967 miles
    Test number
    613514969178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,820 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,820 miles
    Test number
    270219368422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,713 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    4,713 miles
    Test number
    941422357157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    2,767 miles
    Test number
    113776366169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 RHE

Does S56 RHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 RHE expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 RHE?
The MOT on S56 RHE expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 RHE done?
S56 RHE was recorded at 21,838 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 994 miles a year.
Has S56 RHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 RHE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 RHE 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 S56 RHE find?
S56 RHE passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied; chain guard missing; exhaust noisy, and 1 more.

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