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X83 AEU

2000 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

56,441 mi
Last recorded56,441 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN80017,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 AEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,147 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,809 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 55,806 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 55,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,387 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,387 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,709 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,706 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,201 miles

Rear wheel spokes corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,647 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,647 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 49,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,501 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,501 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,040 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,078 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,736 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,025 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,942 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

lock bolt snapped at right hand fork leg.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 29,058 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 29,047 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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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X83 AEU is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X83 AEU, 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 X83 AEU registered?

X83 AEU is a 2000 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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