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R690 EHO

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,257 mi
Last recorded17,257 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 EHO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 17,257 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 17,254 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator slightly loose

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 17,251 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 16,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 11,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 10,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,151 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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R690 EHO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R690 EHO, 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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R690 EHO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R690 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 EHO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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