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BU51 FGO

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,710 mi
Last recorded11,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 11,710 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front tyre build date 2001

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Unable to test rear spokes due to wheel cover.

Rear tyre build date 2001

Pass 7 Oct 2020 11,652 miles

front aux / lamps not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 11,635 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front aux / lamps not working

Pass 19 Sep 2019 11,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 10,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 7,439 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 7,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2011 5,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2009 5,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,346 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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BU51 FGO is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BU51 FGO, 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 BU51 FGO registered?

BU51 FGO is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BU51 FGO safe to buy?

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