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W167 SJB

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,112 mi
Last recorded30,112 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 SJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 30,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and starting to rust (6.1.7 (c) (i))

left hand headlamp fitted kick up tapped

Fail 20 May 2020 30,105 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen left hand headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected lock to lock engine revs high on a lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose and starting to rust (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 28,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,981 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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W167 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W167 SJB, 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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W167 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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