MOT Status
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26,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has little reserve travel
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
ENGINE BAR BOLT BROKEN
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?
Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was SJ51 LKU registered?
SJ51 LKU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 January 2002.
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