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P240 PYA

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,184 mi
Last recorded67,184 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 PYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,184 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,020 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,587 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no chain gaurd

no front mud gaurd

no indicators at t ime of test

rear light fitted to near side of centre line

rear no plate fitted to near side of centre line

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,587 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

no chain gaurd

no front mud gaurd

no indicators at t ime of test

rear light fitted to near side of centre line

rear no plate fitted to near side of centre line

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre unevenly worn

headlight pattern weak

rear tyre perished and split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre unevenly worn

horn weak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

chain dry

slight binding to rear brake

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,186 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 50,855 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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P240 PYA is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P240 PYA, 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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P240 PYA is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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