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R89 ECT

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,477 mi
Last recorded19,477 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 ECT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 19,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 19,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 18,788 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 17,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,869 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2011 13,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 13,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,700 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 11,884 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 11,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 11,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 11,004 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,284 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 10,260 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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R89 ECT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R89 ECT, 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 R89 ECT registered?

R89 ECT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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