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Y241 FYA

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,851 mi
Last recorded29,851 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 FYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 29,851 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 29,628 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,212 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 28,856 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 28,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,206 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,707 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 21,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,705 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,937 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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Y241 FYA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y241 FYA, 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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Y241 FYA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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