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Kawasaki Vn800 (2002)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.5% first-time pass rate

2002 Kawasaki Vn800

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2002 Kawasaki Vn800. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 9.5% above UK average
89.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,857
typical mileage
8,350–21,930 middle half
19.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.5
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 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 2002 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.

8,350
low mileage
12,857
typical
21,930
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Kawasaki Vn800 vehicles fall between 8,350 and 21,930 miles.

2002 Kawasaki Vn800 — Still on the Road

79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

101 79 2014 2025

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

13.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.5
Avg failures per vehicle
4.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Kawasaki Vn800

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 59%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 55.7%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 30.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29.7%
    Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  • 25%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 19%
    Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside
  • 16.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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