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N60 ADW

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,925 mi
Last recorded24,925 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 ADW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Forks have shrouds fitted not allowing full inspection of front suspension

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and swing arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 24,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Forks have shrouds fitted not allowing full inspection of front suspension

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame and swing arm slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,374 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 19,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 19,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 13,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,998 miles

both tyres craked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,922 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 7,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 3,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 3,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,304 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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N60 ADW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N60 ADW, 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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N60 ADW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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