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W49 COE

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,317 mi
Last recorded16,317 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 COE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 16,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,653 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,045 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,026 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 11,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,433 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 May 2007 8,385 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 8,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 6,381 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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W49 COE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W49 COE, 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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W49 COE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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