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P648 VUB

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,045 mi
Last recorded33,045 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 VUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 33,045 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 33,045 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 32,407 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 32,404 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure Subframe loose and insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 32,029 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 31,127 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,030 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 30,030 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,531 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain is rusty if left could become dangerous

rear seat back rest insecure

Fail 26 May 2011 12,531 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain is rusty if left could become dangerous

rear seat back rest insecure

Pass 8 May 2006 12,475 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 VUB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUB, 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 P648 VUB registered?

P648 VUB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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