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MU51 FND

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,591 mi
Last recorded23,591 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 FND
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 23,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 23,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,133 miles

Front brake pads have 2mm left

head lamp masked

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 18,217 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,130 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,788 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,413 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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MU51 FND is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MU51 FND, 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 MU51 FND registered?

MU51 FND is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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