MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight tight spots (6.2.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Left handlebar grip spins but not insecure
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KAW 868E is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,374 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 KAW 868E, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KAW 868E registered?
KAW 868E is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 June 2000.
Is KAW 868E safe to buy?
The MOT history for KAW 868E shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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