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X482 FPO

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

29,951 mi
Last recorded29,951 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 FPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 29,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 29,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 29,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 29,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 29,099 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm is corroded and seriously weakend. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 28,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 28,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 28,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 27,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 27,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 27,447 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,740 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,549 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

The front tyre's side walls are slightley perrished.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,655 miles

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 24,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 22,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 9,439 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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X482 FPO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X482 FPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X482 FPO registered?

X482 FPO is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X482 FPO safe to buy?

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