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P415 VDG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,196 mi
Last recorded29,196 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 VDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2024 29,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 26,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,113 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 1,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 16,124 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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P415 VDG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P415 VDG, 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 P415 VDG registered?

P415 VDG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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