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Y261 NAY

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,510 mi
Last recorded21,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 NAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,231 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 19,231 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 14,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,037 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,985 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2006 11,488 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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Y261 NAY is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y261 NAY, 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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Y261 NAY is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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