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X171 LHP

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,857 mi
Last recorded5,857 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 LHP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 5,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 5,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 5,278 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 5,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 4,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 4,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 3,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 2,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 1,892 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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X171 LHP is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 X171 LHP, 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.

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What year was X171 LHP registered?

X171 LHP is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X171 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X171 LHP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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