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R73 BVV

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,787 mi
Last recorded29,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 BVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,787 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

reg plate slightly loose

Fail 7 Jan 2017 29,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

reg plate slightly loose

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,075 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 24,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,577 miles

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

bolt missing lower exhaust

rear mud gard bolt missing both sides

Fail 28 Jul 2011 15,577 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

bolt missing lower exhaust

rear mud gard bolt missing both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,501 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

bolt missing lower exhaust bracket

number plate light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2010 10,501 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

bolt missing lower exhaust bracket

number plate light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2009 3,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,206 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 2,206 miles

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 716 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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R73 BVV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R73 BVV, 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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R73 BVV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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