Kawasaki VN800

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 805 cc

P290 PAFMOT history

P290 PAF is a blue petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 18 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 42,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,036 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 PAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 PAF was last recorded at 42,036 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,028 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,036 miles
  • 2025 – 42,028 miles
  • 2024 – 40,893 miles
  • 2023 – 37,961 miles
  • 2022 – 36,494 miles
  • 2021 – 31,492 miles
  • 2020 – 30,778 miles
  • 2019 – 30,581 miles
  • 2018 – 30,415 miles
  • 2017 – 30,073 miles
  • 2016 – 29,097 miles
  • 2015 – 28,537 miles
  • 2014 – 27,284 miles
  • 2012 – 25,610 miles
  • 2010 – 25,110 miles
  • 2009 – 23,992 miles
  • 2008 – 21,956 miles
  • 2007 – 21,084 miles
  • 2006 – 20,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,036 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Rear brake reaction bracket missing locking pin.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,036 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    658858130965
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake reaction bracket missing locking pin.

  2. Fail42,028 miles (+1,135)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    973454889159
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,893 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    395264959835
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail40,886 miles (+2,925)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    811613453419
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rh side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass37,961 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    812470213570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  6. Pass36,494 miles (+5,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    523802613185
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass31,492 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    697351122675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,778 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    655925005115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,581 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    224113865628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,415 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    510234774650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,073 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,073 miles
    Test number
    360600620252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake close to end of adjustment (3.2.A1f(i))

  12. Pass29,097 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    384269227470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,537 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    169634705236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Pass27,284 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,284 miles
    Test number
    226686504272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,610 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    667505612282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,110 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    631065230121
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass23,992 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,992 miles
    Test number
    233189429481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,956 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,956 miles
    Test number
    273551358126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,084 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,084 miles
    Test number
    463242457188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,185 miles
    Test number
    960800456116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Questions about P290 PAF

Does P290 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P290 PAF is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P290 PAF?
The MOT on P290 PAF is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P290 PAF done?
P290 PAF was recorded at 42,036 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,108 miles a year.
Has P290 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 PAF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 PAF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P290 PAF find?
P290 PAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear rear brake reaction bracket missing locking pin..

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