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P648 NVW

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 NVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,813 miles

exhaust brackets coroded

slight corrosion to frame

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension and frame coroded

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,903 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension and frame coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,699 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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P648 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P648 NVW, 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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P648 NVW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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