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WJ02 YGW

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,082 mi
Last recorded35,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 35,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 30,903 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 23,222 miles

CHAIN RUSTY

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,180 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2021 23,167 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up on left (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate incorrect SMALL (0.1 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,731 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 20,731 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight perishing to sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,933 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,362 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,433 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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WJ02 YGW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 WJ02 YGW, 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.

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WJ02 YGW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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