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Y122 TKE

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 TKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 45,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 44,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 43,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 35,782 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 35,763 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 28,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,276 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,269 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,997 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,997 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,828 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,355 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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Y122 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y122 TKE, 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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Y122 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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