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R642 FWV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Orange Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,144 mi
Last recorded23,144 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 FWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front indicator damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 18,250 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open on right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,948 miles

front brake has slight bind

Pass 28 May 2012 17,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 16,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,616 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,014 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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R642 FWV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Orange with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R642 FWV, 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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R642 FWV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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