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P101 RAR

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,757 mi
Last recorded12,757 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 RAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 12,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 11,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 11,933 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 9,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 6,321 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 4,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 3,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 21,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 1,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 1,749 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P101 RAR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P101 RAR, 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 P101 RAR registered?

P101 RAR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 RAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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