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M31 SWH

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,833 mi
Last recorded18,833 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SWH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 18,833 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 18,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 17,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 17,215 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 16,857 miles

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,762 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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M31 SWH is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M31 SWH, 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 M31 SWH registered?

M31 SWH is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is M31 SWH safe to buy?

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