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P149 YUD

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,773 mi
Last recorded23,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 YUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 23,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,484 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 23,484 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,337 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,681 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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P149 YUD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P149 YUD, 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 P149 YUD registered?

P149 YUD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P149 YUD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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