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P484 MKE

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,888 mi
Last recorded21,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 MKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,887 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,394 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,394 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 13,650 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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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P484 MKE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P484 MKE, 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 P484 MKE registered?

P484 MKE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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