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X457 EKO

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,234 mi
Last recorded34,234 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 EKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 34,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 32,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,459 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,340 miles

Front Headlight has poor beam patten

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,340 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Headlight has poor beam patten

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,730 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,686 miles

Both front and rear wheel spokes rusty

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 25,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

both front and rear wheel spokes have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,536 miles

both front and rear wheel spokes have surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2012 25,194 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 25,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,429 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Some peripheral scoring to surface of rear tyre tread.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Some peripheral scoring to surface of rear tyre tread.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,376 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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X457 EKO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,374 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 X457 EKO, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X457 EKO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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