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W469 FOW

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 FOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 34,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 33,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,239 miles

Front HANDLEBARS SET SLIGHTLY OFF TO RIGHT

Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front HANDLEBARS SET SLIGHTLY OFF TO RIGHT

Offside Rear BRAKE TORSION BAR NO SECURING DEVICE FITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 29,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 29,453 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,333 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 28,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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W469 FOW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W469 FOW, 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 W469 FOW registered?

W469 FOW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W469 FOW safe to buy?

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