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P299 YWX

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,071 mi
Last recorded29,071 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 YWX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 27,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2021 27,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 19,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,331 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 9,327 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 6,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,428 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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P299 YWX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P299 YWX, 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 P299 YWX registered?

P299 YWX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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