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PY02 LPJ

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,089 mi
Last recorded34,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 LPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 34,089 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 33,245 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 32,847 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 31,619 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear pegs missing

Fail 26 May 2022 31,619 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear pegs missing

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 30,628 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 30,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 30,417 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 29,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 29,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,444 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,663 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,515 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,764 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2009 23,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,309 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 21,587 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 18,973 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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PY02 LPJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY02 LPJ, 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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PY02 LPJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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