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Y282 JEO

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Multi-colour Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,853 mi
Last recorded31,853 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 JEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 31,853 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front tyre whitewall MT90/16H Avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,843 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 30,581 miles

Front tyre approaching wear limit MT90/16 Avon whitewall

Fail 14 Aug 2019 30,581 miles

Direction indicator missing NSR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre approaching wear limit MT90/16 Avon whitewall

Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 27,821 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush drive excess movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyre 140/90/16 Avon Venom whitewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 19,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 19,429 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,426 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,877 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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Y282 JEO is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Multi-colour with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y282 JEO, 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 Y282 JEO registered?

Y282 JEO is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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