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P426 EFJ

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,703 mi
Last recorded16,703 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 EFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 16,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,250 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 16,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 14,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P426 EFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P426 EFJ, 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 P426 EFJ registered?

P426 EFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P426 EFJ safe to buy?

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