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R710 DRE

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,359 mi
Last recorded16,359 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 16,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 16,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,079 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 15,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 4,576 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 4,576 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,393 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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R710 DRE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R710 DRE, 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 R710 DRE registered?

R710 DRE is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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