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AF02 NGO

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,756 mi
Last recorded31,756 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 NGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 31,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2024 30,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 29,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,997 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 23,018 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Aug 2015 20,921 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 16,659 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,887 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 1,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,402 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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AF02 NGO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 13,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 NGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF02 NGO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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