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X271 HHE

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,154 mi
Last recorded23,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 HHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 21,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,196 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,728 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 17,627 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 17,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,807 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 16,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,108 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 16,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,944 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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X271 HHE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X271 HHE, 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 X271 HHE registered?

X271 HHE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X271 HHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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