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EP51 FRL

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,410 mi
Last recorded27,410 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP51 FRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 27,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 26,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,474 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,016 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 22,016 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 21,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,339 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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EP51 FRL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EP51 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EP51 FRL?

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What year was EP51 FRL registered?

EP51 FRL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EP51 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP51 FRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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