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Y343 BWN

2001 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,759 mi
Last recorded11,759 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN80015,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 BWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 11,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 10,965 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 10,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2024 10,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 9,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 8,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 8,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 8,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 7,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 7,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 7,783 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,919 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 5,045 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 4,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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Y343 BWN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y343 BWN, 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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Y343 BWN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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