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P16 AKG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 AKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 31,693 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 30,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,829 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,069 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 26,640 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 23,718 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,137 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,564 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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P16 AKG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P16 AKG, 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 P16 AKG registered?

P16 AKG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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