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P571 HOC

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,607 mi
Last recorded16,607 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 HOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 16,607 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,620 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 13,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 13,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 13,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,978 miles

Rear Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre perished and starting to crack.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 11,420 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre perished and starting to crack.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 10,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 10,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 8,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 6,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,938 miles

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

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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P571 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P571 HOC, 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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P571 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 February 1997.

Is P571 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P571 HOC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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