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FJ51 KKD

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,003 mi
Last recorded35,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KKD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 35,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 20,348 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 13,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 13,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 5,685 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 5,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 4,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 4,730 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 3,554 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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FJ51 KKD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ51 KKD, 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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FJ51 KKD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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