MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear tyre starting to perrish
rear tyre starting to perish
rear tyre starting to perish
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
front brake disc pitted
front brake pads rattling in caliper
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
number plate lamp not working
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P143 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Multi-colour with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P143 GAW, 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 P143 GAW registered?
P143 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 April 1997.
Is P143 GAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P143 GAW shows 21 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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