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WU51 DFC

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,474 mi
Last recorded18,474 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 DFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,474 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 18,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,352 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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WU51 DFC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,950 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 WU51 DFC, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 DFC registered?

WU51 DFC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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