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X817 CFJ

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 CFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 36,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 31,314 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,203 miles

drivechain very dry

Pass 29 Aug 2020 24,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,280 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 20,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,108 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 19,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,039 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,489 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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X817 CFJ is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X817 CFJ, 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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What year was X817 CFJ registered?

X817 CFJ is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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