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D21 ORM

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,648 mi
Last recorded21,648 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 ORM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 21,648 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 21,648 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 20,160 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 20,158 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,580 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 16,580 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,305 miles

rear m/guard sharp end

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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D21 ORM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D21 ORM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D21 ORM registered?

D21 ORM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is D21 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 ORM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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