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P46 MNV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,619 mi
Last recorded39,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,619 miles

Rear tyre wearing unevenly

chain dry

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,985 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,677 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,639 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 18,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 1,002 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 9,858 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P46 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P46 MNV, 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 P46 MNV registered?

P46 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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