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W862 NAX

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,856 mi
Last recorded19,856 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 NAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 19,856 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 19,856 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 16,818 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 16,818 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 10,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 9,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,290 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 7,422 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,373 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,329 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 5,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 5,616 miles

Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,257 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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W862 NAX is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W862 NAX, 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 W862 NAX registered?

W862 NAX is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 24 April 2000.

Is W862 NAX safe to buy?

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