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P143 GAW

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Multi-colour Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,941 mi
Last recorded33,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 GAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 33,941 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 33,941 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 31,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 28,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 27,365 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,507 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,289 miles

Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,214 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,427 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2013 24,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,547 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake disc pitted

front brake pads rattling in caliper

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,133 miles

number plate lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,748 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,748 miles

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.

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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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.

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