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VIN 1NKDXBEX9VR755521 — 1997 Kenworth T800

Recorded with Vessey & Sons Inc · USDOT 633070

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NKDXBEX9VR755521
Model year1997
MakeKenworth
ModelT800
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateWA C86074G (Washington)
Inspection window2025-12-10 to 2026-01-15

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-01-151NKDXBEX9VR755521WA C86074GVESSEY & SONS INC · USDOT 633070

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Vessey & Sons Inc Active

USDOT
633070
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Montesano, WA
Power units
12
Drivers
12
Inspections (24 mo)
21
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
36.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NKDXBEX9VR755521
Year/Make
1997 Kenworth
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NKDXBEX9VR755521 is a 1997 Kenworth T800 operated by Vessey & Sons Inc (USDOT 633070). License plate on its inspection records: WA C86074G. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1997 Kenworth T800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDXBEX9VR755521. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-12-10 and 2026-01-15. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-15) was in Washington, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Vessey & Sons Inc (USDOT 633070) from 2025-12-10 to 2026-01-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT800
Model Year1997
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityRENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateWASHINGTON
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.6
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive TypeOther
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by VESSEY & SONS INC (DOT 633070)2025-12-10 → 2026-01-15
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Washington · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate WA C86074G
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Other vehicles operated by Vessey & Sons Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NKDXBEX9VR755521 decode to?
VIN 1NKDXBEX9VR755521 decodes to a 1997 Kenworth T800 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1NKDXBEX9VR755521 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-12-10 and 2026-01-15, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NKDXBEX9VR755521?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: WA C86074G (Washington).

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