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P396 VGO

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,992 mi
Last recorded1,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 VGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 1,992 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 1,992 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 1,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 1,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 1,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 1,480 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 1,437 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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P396 VGO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P396 VGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P396 VGO registered?

P396 VGO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P396 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 VGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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