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R931 KJR

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,688 mi
Last recorded23,688 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 KJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 May 2023 23,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,704 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,808 miles

number plate light not working

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 16,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,791 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 14,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 13,729 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,273 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,907 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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R931 KJR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R931 KJR, 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 R931 KJR registered?

R931 KJR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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