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R62 WHJ

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,048 mi
Last recorded15,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 WHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 15,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 13,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 13,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 12,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,064 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,822 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 11,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,477 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 11,453 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R62 WHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R62 WHJ, 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 R62 WHJ registered?

R62 WHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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