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W531 TVV

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,543 mi
Last recorded44,543 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 TVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 42,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 41,995 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 37,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 32,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 27,759 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 27,759 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 17,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,702 miles

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

Spot lights aim too high

Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,702 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Spot lights aim too high

Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,966 miles

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

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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W531 TVV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W531 TVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 TVV registered?

W531 TVV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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