Kawasaki VN800

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 805 cc

S781 TVMMOT history

S781 TVM is a blue petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
31,801 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 TVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 TVM was last recorded at 31,801 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,465 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,801 miles
  • 2025 – 31,465 miles
  • 2024 – 31,097 miles
  • 2023 – 30,506 miles
  • 2019 – 30,413 miles
  • 2017 – 30,360 miles
  • 2015 – 30,331 miles
  • 2013 – 29,715 miles
  • 2011 – 24,219 miles
  • 2010 – 24,113 miles
  • 2008 – 20,634 miles
  • 2007 – 17,640 miles
  • 2006 – 17,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,801 miles
  • AdvisoryRear rear chain dry

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.

  • Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,801 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    818065372516
    • AdvisoryRear rear chain dry

  2. Pass31,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    792798544599
    • AdvisoryRear light perishing

  3. Fail31,465 miles (+368)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    528705257155
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear light perishing

  4. Pass31,097 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    911150125506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,506 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    224066211893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,413 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    827221703776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,360 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    413833198354
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit in general tyre shows slight perishing (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front footrest has freeplay on swivel joint [possible interferance with brake pedal movement ]

  8. Pass30,331 miles (+616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    888256375097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteRear tyre has light cracking on sidewalls

  9. Pass29,715 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    265468993059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,219 miles
    Test number
    118257611437
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Fail24,219 miles (+106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,219 miles
    Test number
    447267011068
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass24,113 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,113 miles
    Test number
    212731690133
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteRegistration plate in early stages of deterioration.

  13. Fail24,105 miles (+3,471)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,105 miles
    Test number
    181020690188
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteRegistration plate in early stages of deterioration.

  14. Pass20,634 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,634 miles
    Test number
    940980448071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,622 miles (+103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,622 miles
    Test number
    163186938416
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

  16. Fail20,519 miles (+2,879)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,519 miles
    Test number
    774018028038
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass17,640 miles (+350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,640 miles
    Test number
    123558217493
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass17,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,290 miles
    Test number
    172418456257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 TVM

Does S781 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 TVM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 TVM?
The MOT on S781 TVM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 TVM done?
S781 TVM was recorded at 31,801 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 724 miles a year.
Has S781 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 TVM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S781 TVM 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 S781 TVM find?
S781 TVM passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear rear chain dry.

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