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P167 ADO

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 ADO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,286 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 41,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 40,893 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,466 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,466 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,451 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,012 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,836 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 33,836 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,419 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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P167 ADO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P167 ADO, 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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P167 ADO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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