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P544 FVO

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 FVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 59,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,746 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slightly perished

rear brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,932 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slightly perished

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2013 54,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,145 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,826 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 42,130 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,895 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 23,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 23,001 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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P544 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P544 FVO, 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 P544 FVO registered?

P544 FVO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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