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W343 VLO

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,339 mi
Last recorded26,339 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 VLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 26,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 20,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,055 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 18,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,875 miles

front brake feels slightly spongy

Fail 10 Apr 2014 16,871 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 11,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,456 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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W343 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W343 VLO, 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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W343 VLO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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