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Y119 GFJ

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,369 mi
Last recorded20,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 GFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 20,369 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,355 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyer perishing

Front tyer under inflated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,145 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perishing

clutch cable freyed

Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,145 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever insecure locking device missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front tyre perishing

clutch cable freyed

Pass 19 Sep 2020 19,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front No mudgaurd

No chain gaurd

Play in Cush drive

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres under inflated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre perishing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 19,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre perishing

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,654 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 18,650 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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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Y119 GFJ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y119 GFJ, 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.

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What year was Y119 GFJ registered?

Y119 GFJ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y119 GFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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