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K148 PJR

1992 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 PJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 36,146 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 36,146 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 35,196 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front control no switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 34,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,531 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,735 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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K148 PJR is a 1992 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K148 PJR, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K148 PJR registered?

K148 PJR is a 1992 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K148 PJR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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