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R814 GFR

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Maroon Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,522 mi
Last recorded33,522 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 GFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 33,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 33,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 32,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,795 miles

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

rear tyre starting to craze in certain areas.

Pass 11 May 2013 29,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 25,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 14,134 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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R814 GFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R814 GFR, 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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R814 GFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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