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W494 GUM

2000 Kawasaki VN800

White Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,897 mi
Last recorded11,897 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 GUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 11,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 11,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,208 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 9,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 9,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 8,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 8,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 7,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,164 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,108 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,068 miles

surface crazing to front tyre

corrosion to oil filter

Fail 20 Apr 2011 6,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,639 miles

handlebar risers slightly out of line

Fail 23 Apr 2010 5,639 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

handlebar risers slightly out of line

Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,210 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 4,363 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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W494 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in White with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W494 GUM, 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 W494 GUM registered?

W494 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W494 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 GUM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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