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LK51 WLR

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,055 mi
Last recorded12,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 WLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 12,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 12,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 11,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 11,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 11,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 10,190 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 10,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 8,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,542 miles

rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Jan 2014 5,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 5,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 4,533 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 4,533 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 4,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 4,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,108 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,043 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Handle bars bent

Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,845 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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LK51 WLR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,950 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 LK51 WLR, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK51 WLR registered?

LK51 WLR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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