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FN02 MLY

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,165 mi
Last recorded13,165 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 MLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,165 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 9,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 9,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 9,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 9,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 9,607 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,468 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,359 miles

Centre Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 7,512 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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FN02 MLY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN02 MLY, 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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What year was FN02 MLY registered?

FN02 MLY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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