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R626 TLW

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,219 mi
Last recorded27,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 TLW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 24,081 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 24,076 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop light only works when lights not when lights on no stop on both brakes work. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 23,951 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators fastened to handlebars (4.4.3 (a))

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect black needs to be yellow (0.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 20,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 20,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,018 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 16,018 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,544 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Single seat fitted, no rear footrest

Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,542 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Single seat fitted, no rear footrest

Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,041 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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R626 TLW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R626 TLW, 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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R626 TLW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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