MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Deep exhaust note but usual for type of bike
Deep exhaust note but usual for type of bike
Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P157 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 P157 ONV, 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 P157 ONV registered?
P157 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 May 1997.
Is P157 ONV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P157 ONV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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