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RYY 5F

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,912 mi
Last recorded12,912 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 5F
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 12,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 12,777 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 12,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 12,634 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 11,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 11,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 10,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 6,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 5,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 5,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 4,360 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 3,817 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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RYY 5F is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYY 5F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYY 5F registered?

RYY 5F is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RYY 5F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 5F shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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