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P49 MNV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,297 mi
Last recorded28,297 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 24,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front suspension notchy

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 2,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 1,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 1,771 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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P49 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P49 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 P49 MNV registered?

P49 MNV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P49 MNV safe to buy?

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