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WJ52 HND

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HND
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,458 miles

Drive chain dry / rusty

Handlebar slightly misaligned with top yoke, slight bend to bar at nearside clamp.

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,104 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 74,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 72,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low - approx 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 65,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 55,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,884 miles

Front inner brake pad obscured and can't be fully inspected

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear inner brake pad obscured and can't be fully inspected

Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,884 miles

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

Front inner brake pad obscured and can't be fully inspected

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear inner brake pad obscured and can't be fully inspected

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,148 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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WJ52 HND is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ52 HND, 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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What year was WJ52 HND registered?

WJ52 HND is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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