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WA51 EGC

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 EGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 78,213 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,026 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bike frame structure showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake showing low effort at rear wheel

Pass 30 May 2022 76,238 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 76,238 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,505 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 700,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 700,096 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,995 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,833 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre worn slightly unevenly

Speedometer not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread depth currently 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,833 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre worn slightly unevenly

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Speedometer not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread depth currently 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,379 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,379 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,429 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,429 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,222 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Slight cush drive wear.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,724 miles

front mudgaurd cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,232 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,232 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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WA51 EGC is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WA51 EGC, 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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WA51 EGC is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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