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W466 RHU

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Grey Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,467 mi
Last recorded36,467 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 RHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 36,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 35,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,890 miles

Front Brake spongy

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 34,523 miles

Front brake spongy

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,999 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,660 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 33,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 23 Jul 2016 31,337 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,589 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

corrosion on swingarm/suspension linkage

exhaust system fitted is very noisy

small numberplate fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2014 27,803 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2013 25,842 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 25,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,538 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 22,536 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2009 22,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,910 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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W466 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Grey with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W466 RHU, 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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W466 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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