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W247 YTP

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,187 mi
Last recorded29,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 YTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,187 miles

Rear brake cable slightly seized

Fail 23 Apr 2026 29,187 miles

Rear brake cable slightly seized

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 29,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 28,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 18,576 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 17,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,504 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre unevenly worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain dry

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,211 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W247 YTP is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W247 YTP, 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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W247 YTP is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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