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AY51 FAA

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,783 mi
Last recorded22,783 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 22,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 22,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 20,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 20,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 18,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 17,283 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 12,525 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 12,525 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 7,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 4,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 1,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 1,665 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2006 1,601 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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AY51 FAA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 FAA, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 FAA registered?

AY51 FAA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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