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P197 EOL

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Orange Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 EOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 30,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,744 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,148 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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P197 EOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Orange with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P197 EOL, 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 P197 EOL registered?

P197 EOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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