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B16 RDV

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,348 mi
Last recorded26,348 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 26,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,348 miles

Front Tire over 5 years old.

Rear Tire over 5 years old.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 26,348 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick and heavily corroded. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tire over 5 years old.

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tire over 5 years old.

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,640 miles

Front FRONT MUDGUARD MISSING

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 21,640 miles

Front FRONT MUDGUARD MISSING

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing FITTED DURING TEST (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 17,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,280 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 2,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,537 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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B16 RDV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B16 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 RDV registered?

B16 RDV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 18 March 2001.

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