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W291 YGK

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 YGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 25,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 24,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 22,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 21,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,924 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 20,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 15,651 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 4,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 4,694 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 4,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,552 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 4,534 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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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W291 YGK is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W291 YGK, 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 W291 YGK registered?

W291 YGK is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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