1997 Kawasaki VN800 0.8L Petrol · R730 BHU
1997 Kawasaki VN800 (0.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 19,145 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN800
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R730 BHU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 19,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R730 BHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn800 (R730 BHU) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R730 BHU Mileage History
- 25/10/202318,880 mi
- 25/10/202318,880 mi
- 30/04/202519,067 mi+187 mi
- 08/05/202619,145 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 105 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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