1997 Kawasaki VN800 0.8L Petrol · R593 BDB
1997 Kawasaki VN800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 20,619 miles. MOT valid until 01/09/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN800
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 800cc
R593 BDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 20,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R593 BDB Mileage History
- 24/06/202318,154 mi
- 06/07/202419,226 mi+1,072 mi
- 19/08/202419,332 mi+106 mi
- 13/08/202520,170 km
- 03/09/202620,619 mi
Average of roughly 772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R593 BDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn800 (R593 BDB) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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