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K800 VRA

1997 Kawasaki VN800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,491 mi
Last recorded38,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 38,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 35,776 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 35,764 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 33,042 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 29,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,673 miles

Rear indicators n/s and o/s pale in colour

Slight wear drive chain

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,685 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,679 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,588 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,508 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,469 miles

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

tyre is perished on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,199 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,589 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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K800 VRA is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K800 VRA, 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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K800 VRA is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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