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P12 RUS

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 RUS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 23,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 22,205 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 20,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 19,542 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 19,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,772 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,947 miles

front tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 11,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,993 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 7,993 miles

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

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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P12 RUS is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P12 RUS, 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 P12 RUS registered?

P12 RUS is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P12 RUS safe to buy?

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