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P117 OBY

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,895 mi
Last recorded39,895 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 OBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,895 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,735 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 26,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,069 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 26,069 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 25,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 22,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,813 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 21,780 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 20,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,904 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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P117 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red 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 P117 OBY, 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 P117 OBY registered?

P117 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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