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P144 SBJ

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,776 mi
Last recorded16,776 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 SBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 16,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,364 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 14,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,479 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,181 miles

Rear tyre centre tread getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,675 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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P144 SBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P144 SBJ, 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 P144 SBJ registered?

P144 SBJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P144 SBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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