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BD51 XUW

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,649 mi
Last recorded24,649 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 24,649 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 16,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 15,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 14,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 10,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 8,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 6,000 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,684 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 13,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,147 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 10,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 9,855 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,570 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 7,173 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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BD51 XUW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 BD51 XUW, 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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BD51 XUW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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