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P677 EDV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,754 mi
Last recorded22,754 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 EDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,754 miles

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,355 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P677 EDV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P677 EDV, 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 P677 EDV registered?

P677 EDV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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