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P343 PGV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,812 mi
Last recorded13,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 PGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 12,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 12,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 10,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 6,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 5,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 5,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,284 miles

rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 26 Apr 2015 5,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 4,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 4,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 3,178 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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P343 PGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P343 PGV, 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 P343 PGV registered?

P343 PGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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