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D4 YWD

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 36,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,666 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy Advise Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,604 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 34,604 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Stop Light N/W bulb replaced on Test PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,194 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,194 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation from rear brake pedal operation. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,335 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 29,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,015 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 27,448 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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D4 YWD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D4 YWD, 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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D4 YWD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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