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YY52 GKP

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

15,844 mi
Last recorded15,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 GKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,844 miles

Covers fitted to both wheels preventing inspection of the spokes

Drivechain connecting link damaged

Sidewalls of front tyre slightly perished and cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2023 15,831 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Stays on after brake pedal is released (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to both wheels preventing inspection of the spokes

Drivechain connecting link damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 15,520 miles

Covers fitted to both wheels preventing inspection of spokes

Drivechain connecting link damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2022 15,509 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to both wheels preventing inspection of spokes

Drivechain connecting link damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre slightly worn lumpy

Fail 23 Sep 2020 14,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre slightly worn lumpy

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,713 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 13,713 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,401 miles

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

exhaust noisy (not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2018 13,371 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust noisy (not excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,719 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (7.1.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded surface rust (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,274 miles

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 30 May 2014 8,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 5,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 5,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 5,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 4,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 6,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,119 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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YY52 GKP is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 13,986 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 YY52 GKP, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY52 GKP registered?

YY52 GKP is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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