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OY52 SBO

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Brown Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 SBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

horn not very load

Fail 23 Jun 2022 21,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

horn not very load

Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,053 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 15,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 14,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 13,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 5,238 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 5,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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OY52 SBO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Brown with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY52 SBO, 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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OY52 SBO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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