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V81 KPA

2000 Suzuki Katana

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Katana14,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 KPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelKatana
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 62,707 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front TYRE CRACKING

Front ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,805 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 60,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,875 miles

Slight travel on front brake lever

Throttle sticking not affecting operation

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,676 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,477 miles

Front tyre perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 35,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 35,688 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 35,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,854 miles

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

front upper suspension on handle bars slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,034 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,656 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,652 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 26,652 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brakes starting to bind (borderline ok)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,625 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?

Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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V81 KPA is a 2000 Suzuki Katana in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Katana models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 14,847 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 Suzuki Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V81 KPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Katana typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Katana is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V81 KPA registered?

V81 KPA is a 2000 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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