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P618 VTX

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,527 mi
Last recorded30,527 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 VTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,906 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,896 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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P618 VTX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P618 VTX, 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 P618 VTX registered?

P618 VTX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P618 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 VTX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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