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V855 POW

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,604 mi
Last recorded46,604 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 POW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,604 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,601 miles

Front Brake cylinder inadequately mounted Front brake lever bolt snapped and lock nut missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 46,599 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear brake arm not returning (1.1.15 (e))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 44,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,381 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 38,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,873 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 28,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,781 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,259 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 11,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,236 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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V855 POW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,374 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 V855 POW, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V855 POW registered?

V855 POW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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