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W805 VKG

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,838 mi
Last recorded21,838 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 VKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,644 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 21,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyre perished side walls

Pass 11 May 2021 21,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 21,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 20,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 19,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,701 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 18,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,029 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

engine //radiator corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2007 16,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,666 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2006 15,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,748 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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W805 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W805 VKG, 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 W805 VKG registered?

W805 VKG is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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