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HG02 CDZ

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,096 mi
Last recorded26,096 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 CDZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned should be central on the motorbike (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 24,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 24,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,692 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,021 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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HG02 CDZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG02 CDZ, 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 HG02 CDZ registered?

HG02 CDZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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