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P165 GAW

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,066 mi
Last recorded33,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 GAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,066 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,317 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,692 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,017 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 6,772 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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P165 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P165 GAW, 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 P165 GAW registered?

P165 GAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P165 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 GAW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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