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R882 PHG

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,529 mi
Last recorded19,529 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 PHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 19,529 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 19,529 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 19,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,916 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 16,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 2,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 801 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 795 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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R882 PHG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R882 PHG, 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 R882 PHG registered?

R882 PHG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R882 PHG safe to buy?

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