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X849 EGN

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,107 mi
Last recorded16,107 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 EGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 16,104 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 15,998 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 15,998 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 15,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 15,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 15,034 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 15,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 14,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,057 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,834 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2011 13,417 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2010 12,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,663 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,739 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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X849 EGN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X849 EGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X849 EGN registered?

X849 EGN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X849 EGN safe to buy?

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