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P166 OLE

1997 Kawasaki VN800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,590 mi
Last recorded38,590 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 OLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 37,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 35,254 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,567 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 33,548 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,774 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 30,774 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 30,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,308 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,308 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,719 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,756 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight crazing around the sidewalls

Fail 5 Apr 2008 17,756 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight crazing around the sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,651 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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P166 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P166 OLE, 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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P166 OLE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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