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K800 VVN

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 VVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026
Pass 9 May 2025
Pass 24 Oct 2023 4,698 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 4,698 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 464 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 464 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

chain has stiff links

tyres were dangerously underinflated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 23,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 22,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 22,654 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 19,705 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,783 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 VVN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K800 VVN, 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 K800 VVN registered?

K800 VVN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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