MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre is unsuitable front cross ply rear radial (4.1.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front tyre shows signs of tread pattern cracking
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R851 BTU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R851 BTU, 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 R851 BTU registered?
R851 BTU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R851 BTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R851 BTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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