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P666 WJG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,556 mi
Last recorded11,556 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 WJG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 11,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 11,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 11,397 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2024 11,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 11,111 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 10,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 9,648 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 9,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail excess tightness when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 9,161 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 9,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,258 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 6,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,586 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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P666 WJG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P666 WJG, 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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P666 WJG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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