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W986 GRS

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,993 mi
Last recorded31,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 GRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 31,993 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 31,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 25,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 22,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,005 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess also some spokes corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess also some spokes corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 8,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 8,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2006 7,993 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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W986 GRS 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W986 GRS, 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 W986 GRS registered?

W986 GRS is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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