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P31 LPX

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,369 mi
Last recorded41,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LPX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 41,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate small

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wheel binding

Fail 23 Jul 2024 41,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate small

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel binding

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,092 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front and rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jul 2022 39,075 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced metal badge covering it (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface metal badge covering it (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock shields hitting crash bars (2.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp not working off rear foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left hand (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 31,361 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,902 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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P31 LPX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P31 LPX, 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 P31 LPX registered?

P31 LPX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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