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B18 JMB

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,832 mi
Last recorded1,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 1,832 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 1,832 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 1,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 1,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 1,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,770 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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B18 JMB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B18 JMB, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 JMB registered?

B18 JMB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B18 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 JMB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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