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P148 MBF

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,875 mi
Last recorded52,875 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 MBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,875 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,872 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 49,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,638 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,638 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working from the foot control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,255 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 44,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 30,495 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,377 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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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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P148 MBF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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