Kawasaki VN800

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 805 cc

T481 MGBMOT history

T481 MGB is a yellow and black petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 19,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
19,241 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 MGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 MGB was last recorded at 19,241 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,699 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,241 miles
  • 2025 – 18,699 miles
  • 2019 – 18,687 miles
  • 2017 – 18,642 miles
  • 2016 – 18,510 miles
  • 2015 – 17,544 miles
  • 2014 – 17,291 miles
  • 2008 – 15,813 miles
  • 2006 – 14,424 miles
  • 2005 – 12,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,241 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,241 miles (+542)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    500473779602
    • AdvisoryCentral Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass18,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    738614618853
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail18,699 miles (+12)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    551720843548
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass18,687 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    18,687 miles
    Test number
    251476985742
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass18,642 miles (+132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,642 miles
    Test number
    126275661651
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  6. Pass18,510 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    795731644976
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn x2 (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Fail18,509 miles (+965)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,509 miles
    Test number
    288580349412
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass17,544 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    289639515220
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  9. Pass17,291 miles (+1,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    969798904250
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  10. Pass15,813 miles (+1,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,813 miles
    Test number
    903446158044
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  11. Pass14,424 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,424 miles
    Test number
    684056326282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    12,689 miles
    Test number
    842094235261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 MGB

Does T481 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 MGB is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 MGB?
The MOT on T481 MGB is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 MGB done?
T481 MGB was recorded at 19,241 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 313 miles a year.
Has T481 MGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 MGB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T481 MGB 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 T481 MGB find?
T481 MGB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central road spring corroded; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and 6 more.

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