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HV52 RVJ

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,820 mi
Last recorded37,820 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 RVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 37,820 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,665 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

drive chain needs lube-seized links

front tyre wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,170 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,543 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

pillion seat has been removed

rear linkage dry and rusty

recommend wiring to switch clusters secured to handlebars.

spokes and nipples rusty in rear wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

grease points on rear linkage assemble worn away

in genral machine requires a good seeing to with an oil can on all moving parts as most things are seized up

nipples in rear wheel slightly corroded

pillion rider seat has been removed

recommend secure wiring from switch gears to handlebars

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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HV52 RVJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HV52 RVJ, 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 HV52 RVJ registered?

HV52 RVJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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