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WA51 UPJ

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,979 mi
Last recorded24,979 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 24,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 24,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 24,081 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 23,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,179 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 23,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 23,127 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,113 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,376 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 UPJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 13,986 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 UPJ, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 UPJ registered?

WA51 UPJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is WA51 UPJ safe to buy?

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