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MEG 242P

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Yellow Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,011 mi
Last recorded40,011 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEG 242P
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,864 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,275 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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MEG 242P is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Yellow with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEG 242P, 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 MEG 242P registered?

MEG 242P is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is MEG 242P safe to buy?

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