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W493 ULP

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,315 mi
Last recorded20,315 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 ULP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 20,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,037 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 20,031 miles

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 19,742 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 18,419 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 12,514 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,167 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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W493 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W493 ULP, 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 W493 ULP registered?

W493 ULP is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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