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V2 CHF

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,972 mi
Last recorded33,972 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 CHF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 33,972 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 33,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,488 miles

registration plate secured with cable ties

Fail 24 Mar 2021 30,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

registration plate secured with cable ties

Pass 14 Sep 2019 30,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre worn uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,953 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 28,045 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,234 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,214 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 12,661 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 3,645 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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V2 CHF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V2 CHF, 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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What year was V2 CHF registered?

V2 CHF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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