The road tax status for R287 BVM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R287 BVM?

The MOT for R287 BVM is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R287 BVM?

The recorded mileage for R287 BVM is 16,237 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R287 BVM ULEZ compliant?

No, R287 BVM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Kawasaki VN800 0.8L Petrol · R287 BVM

R287 BVM

1997 Kawasaki VN800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 16,237 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.

Make & Model: KAWASAKI VN800
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 16,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 16,237 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 805cc

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R287 BVM Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
16,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R287 BVM Mileage History

29/04/20069,434 mi
16/04/20079,740 km
07/05/200810,256 km+516 km
30/04/200912,493 km+2,237 km
22/04/201014,205 km+1,712 km
05/05/201115,978 mi
08/06/201216,268 mi+290 mi
08/07/201316,336 km
17/07/201316,342 mi
17/07/201316,342 mi
17/06/201417,300 km
19/06/201511,225 mi
26/07/201612,023 mi+798 mi
14/05/201812,891 mi+868 mi
24/05/201914,039 mi+1,148 mi
02/07/202014,360 mi+321 mi
17/06/202115,021 mi+661 mi
14/07/202215,655 mi+634 mi
30/05/202415,882 mi+227 mi
30/05/202415,882 mi
29/05/202516,099 mi+217 mi
30/05/202516,099 mi
28/05/202616,237 mi+138 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R287 BVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:08

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn800 (R287 BVM) between April 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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