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R71 OAH

2014 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,182 mi
Last recorded32,182 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 OAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,416 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,416 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 30,411 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride pin not fully located through link (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

headlamp mask fitted

n/s of front tyre damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,703 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,085 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension movement stiff

Fail 10 Jul 2015 29,085 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear suspension movement stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,992 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake fluid level not visible

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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R71 OAH is a 2014 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R71 OAH, 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 12 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R71 OAH is a 2014 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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