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P103 OLR

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,502 mi
Last recorded25,502 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 OLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 25,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 25,023 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 24,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 24,824 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 May 2023 22,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 22,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 22,244 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,136 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 21,120 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Head light masked fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,223 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,332 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 14,332 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive 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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P103 OLR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P103 OLR, 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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P103 OLR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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