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S17 SPD

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

10,992 mi
Last recorded10,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 SPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 10,992 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 10,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 10,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 10,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 9,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 9,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 9,302 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 9,071 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,744 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 7,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,633 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 6,405 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,553 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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S17 SPD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S17 SPD, 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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S17 SPD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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