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P119 VNK

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,383 mi
Last recorded23,383 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 VNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,383 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 23,379 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,159 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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P119 VNK is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P119 VNK, 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 P119 VNK registered?

P119 VNK is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P119 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 VNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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