MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Suspect tyre starting to perish
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre starting to perish
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre starting to perish
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 UKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Maroon with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R983 UKX, 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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How do I check the history of R983 UKX?
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What year was R983 UKX registered?
R983 UKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R983 UKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R983 UKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R983 UKX have outstanding finance?
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