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W896 DDN

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,429 mi
Last recorded36,429 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 DDN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 36,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 36,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 35,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 32,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,176 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 32,176 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working loose connection at switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,684 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering indicators fouling steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking /grip loose (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,499 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 11,499 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,454 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 9,348 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 9,220 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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W896 DDN is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Red 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 W896 DDN, 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 W896 DDN registered?

W896 DDN is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W896 DDN safe to buy?

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