MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre sidewall perrished
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Drive chain requires lubricating
Front brake (Reserve travel) Becoming excessive
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
l/h grip loose but not insurcure
one headlight not working on dip beam
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front brake slightly binding
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
front tyre side walls cracking
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
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R796 LKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R796 LKX, 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 R796 LKX registered?
R796 LKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R796 LKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R796 LKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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