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P525 VVS

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,472 mi
Last recorded37,472 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 VVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,472 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,193 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 36,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,416 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 34,416 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 30,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,153 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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P525 VVS is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P525 VVS, 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 P525 VVS registered?

P525 VVS is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P525 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 VVS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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