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SL02 HYW

2002 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,909 mi
Last recorded19,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN80013,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 17,857 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 14,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 14,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 12,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 12,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 11,582 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,253 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 8,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,831 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,075 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 7,072 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 5,777 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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SL02 HYW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL02 HYW, 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.

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What year was SL02 HYW registered?

SL02 HYW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is SL02 HYW safe to buy?

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