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P622 LDT

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,906 mi
Last recorded42,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 LDT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 42,875 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,084 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 30,074 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 27,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,449 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 24,449 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,127 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 23,091 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,958 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 21,939 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 20,064 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 20,047 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 15,067 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 15,035 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 11,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 11,698 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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P622 LDT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P622 LDT, 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 P622 LDT registered?

P622 LDT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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