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P561 PNG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,681 mi
Last recorded31,681 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 PNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 31,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,931 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 23,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,120 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,509 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 21,185 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 21,176 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 20,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,178 miles

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

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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P561 PNG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P561 PNG, 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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P561 PNG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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