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R997 PCY

1997 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN80018,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 PCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 67,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,679 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Rear view mirrors missing.

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Rear brake pedal. (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,679 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Rear view mirrors missing.

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Rear brake pedal. (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,186 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing feels slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,374 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,367 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Brake lamp not working with front application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working N/S/R indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,681 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,674 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Front position lamp N/W (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Brake lamp N/W with front application (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Rear shock leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake Rear brake sticks on when applied (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,308 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 48,817 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,741 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,735 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,809 miles

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

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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R997 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R997 PCY, 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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R997 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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