Kawasaki Vn800 (2000)
2000 Kawasaki Vn800
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2000 Kawasaki Vn800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2000 Kawasaki VN800 is a reliably robust cruiser, passing its MOT first time 88.4% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 18% ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is acceptable for a 24-year-old motorcycle. Petrol and diesel comparisons don't apply here, but the consistency of the pass rate suggests owners who maintain these bikes tend to do it well.
At nearly 20,000 miles on average, these machines show typical mileage for their age and aren't being thrashed; however, the 6.6 advisories per vehicle indicate wear items like brake pad thickness, tyre condition, and suspension play are routine maintenance concerns. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the clutch cable, exhaust condition, and battery health—the 1.8 average failures suggest these older Kawasaskis need regular attention to preventative upkeep, but they reward careful owners with solid reliability.
What to check before buying a 2000 Kawasaki Vn800
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Kawasaki Vn800 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Kawasaki Vn800 vehicles fall between 10,525 and 24,370 miles.
2000 Kawasaki Vn800 — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Kawasaki Vn800
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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73.9%
Exhaust noisy
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57.5%
Exhaust noisy
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37.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.2%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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13.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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