MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P197 EOL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 EOL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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