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R593 BDB

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,170 mi
Last recorded20,170 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 BDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,170 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has some seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,332 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 19,226 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

ignition switch not bolted into place

Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,261 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 12,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 12,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,242 miles

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

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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R593 BDB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R593 BDB, 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 R593 BDB registered?

R593 BDB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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