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R554 WLG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,381 mi
Last recorded16,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 WLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 16,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 16,375 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 16,042 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,944 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 15,941 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 64,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,471 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

The Rear Suspension has ben removed, and has been replaced by a solid bar structure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,096 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

The Rear Suspension has ben removed, and has been replaced by a solid bar structure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 64,088 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,523 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,614 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,906 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 53,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,331 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,919 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 37,919 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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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R554 WLG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R554 WLG, 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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R554 WLG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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