1997 Kawasaki VN800 0.8L Petrol · R397 DNE
1997 Kawasaki VN800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 24,901 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN800
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 805cc
R397 DNE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 24,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R397 DNE Mileage History
- 18/03/200610,405 km
- 12/04/200711,715 km+1,310 km
- 12/04/200711,715 km
- 12/05/200811,841 km+126 km
- 12/05/200811,841 km
- 03/06/200911,957 km+116 km
- 18/06/201012,148 km+191 km
- 10/05/201112,201 mi
- 19/07/201312,280 mi+79 mi
- 26/07/201412,389 mi+109 mi
- 05/08/201512,455 mi+66 mi
- 08/09/201612,613 mi+158 mi
- 14/03/201912,659 mi+46 mi
- 20/03/201912,659 mi
- 01/09/202112,698 mi+39 mi
- 02/09/202212,788 mi+90 mi
- 24/08/202315,943 mi+3,155 mi
- 29/08/202419,092 mi+3,149 mi
- 19/08/202522,421 mi+3,329 mi
- 30/09/202624,901 mi+2,480 mi
Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R397 DNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn800 (R397 DNE) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”.
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