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W348 BCE

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,000 mi
Last recorded25,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 BCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021
Pass 25 May 2020 36,600 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 36,558 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected HORN FOULING FRONT MUDGUARD ON SUSPENSION COMPRESSION (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar mounting insecure TIGHTENED DURING TEST (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 273,325 miles

Direction indicators not working rear left not operating (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2016 23,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,839 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,839 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 13,232 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,254 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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W348 BCE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W348 BCE, 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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W348 BCE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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