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HJ02 VFB

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 24,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 24,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 24,179 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement some slack in rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 22,152 miles

Front continental headlamp fitted____beam is masked to mot shape

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 20,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,950 miles

headlamp beam mask fitted+

Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

headlamp beam mask fitted+

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,289 miles

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

rear brake - unable to clearly check brakepads due to mudguard / cowling cover .Brake tends to stick on.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 19,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,304 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 18,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,092 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,894 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 17,889 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 May 2009 13,258 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,289 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,267 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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HJ02 VFB is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ02 VFB, 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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HJ02 VFB is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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