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P499 SUC

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,528 mi
Last recorded37,528 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 SUC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 37,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 36,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,495 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 35,495 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,944 miles

Front tyre starting to craze

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,515 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 30,515 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,300 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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P499 SUC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P499 SUC, 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 P499 SUC registered?

P499 SUC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P499 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 SUC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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