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MF51 MXD

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 MXD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 38,915 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 38,647 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 30,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 28,316 miles

slight bind felt when rear wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Fail 8 May 2015 28,274 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

slight bind felt when rear wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 16 May 2014 28,195 miles

front and rear wheels when turned by hand you can feel a slight bind but when machine tested in RBT none is detected .

Pass 20 May 2013 27,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lower exhaust silencer front fixing missing

n/s + o/s rear saddlebags inner lower securing straps need securing

Pass 25 May 2012 27,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,258 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

n/s/r saddlebag strap hanging close to rear chain + sprocket .

Pass 5 May 2011 27,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,403 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,390 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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MF51 MXD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 13,986 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 MF51 MXD, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF51 MXD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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