MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R943 SKW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R943 SKW, 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 R943 SKW registered?
R943 SKW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R943 SKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R943 SKW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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