CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ51 LKU

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,401 mi
Last recorded26,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 20,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 20,897 miles

ENGINE BAR BOLT BROKEN

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 20,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CYLINDERHEAD (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE BAR BOLT BROKEN

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

Offside Front MIRROR MISSING

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 20,598 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies on rear brake (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension stiff in operation

Pass 11 May 2015 20,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,806 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 18,555 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,250 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 14,182 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 8,492 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 7,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,887 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
Full Kawasaki VN800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ51 LKU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ51 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ51 LKU?

You can check the full history of SJ51 LKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ51 LKU registered?

SJ51 LKU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is SJ51 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 LKU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ51 LKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ51 LKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.