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R522 PCY

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 PCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2022 16,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 13,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 13,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 13,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,920 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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R522 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R522 PCY, 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 R522 PCY registered?

R522 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R522 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 PCY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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