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R303 SNN

1997 Kawasaki Vn

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Vn33,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 SNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,923 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 60,915 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 60,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,918 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 47,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no front fender fitted

Pass 22 May 2012 47,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front fender fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,463 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn?

Based on 6,380 MOT tests across 845 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
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R303 SNN is a 1997 Kawasaki Vn in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Vn models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 33,090 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 Vn fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R303 SNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Vn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R303 SNN registered?

R303 SNN is a 1997 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R303 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 SNN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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