MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
reg plate slightly loose
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
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.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
bolt missing lower exhaust
rear mud gard bolt missing both sides
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R73 BVV registered?
R73 BVV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R73 BVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R73 BVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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