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P241 NWG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 NWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 38,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 33,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 29,778 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 24 Aug 2019 26,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

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

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 20,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 20,235 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,728 miles

rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,842 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,826 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 May 2008 14,711 miles

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

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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P241 NWG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P241 NWG, 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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P241 NWG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 June 1997.

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