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P485 MKE

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,103 mi
Last recorded13,103 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 MKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2020 13,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,098 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 13,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,286 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 11,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 6,596 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 6,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 5,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 5,791 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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P485 MKE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P485 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 P485 MKE registered?

P485 MKE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P485 MKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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