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KAW 868E

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,712 mi
Last recorded34,712 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 868E
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 34,705 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,325 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,606 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 29,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 25,111 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,823 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 22,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 20,292 miles

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.

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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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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KAW 868E is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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