MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working FRONT OR REAR LEVERS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working from the foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P148 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P148 MBF, 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 P148 MBF registered?
P148 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 12 February 1997.
Is P148 MBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P148 MBF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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