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W952 COT

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,566 mi
Last recorded20,566 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 COT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,566 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,607 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 17,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,490 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 15,490 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,683 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise rear shock soft

Fail 14 Aug 2012 13,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

advise rear shock soft

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 10,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,469 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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W952 COT is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W952 COT, 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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W952 COT is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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