Kawasaki VN800

Black and Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 805 cc

Y261 NPUMOT history

Y261 NPU is a black and purple petrol Kawasaki VN800 first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,204 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 NPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN800
Colour
Black and Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
805 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 NPU was last recorded at 55,204 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,945 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,204 miles
  • 2025 – 54,945 miles
  • 2024 – 54,273 miles
  • 2019 – 12,552 miles
  • 2018 – 12,351 miles
  • 2017 – 7,132 miles
  • 2016 – 2,332 miles
  • 2014 – 2,081 miles
  • 2011 – 2,081 miles
  • 2009 – 2,081 miles
  • 2007 – 2,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,204 miles
  • AdvisoryChain guard missing
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,204 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    282016151093
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass54,945 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    677853004303
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass54,273 miles (+41,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,273 miles
    Test number
    516710854403
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass12,552 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,552 miles
    Test number
    971437487772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,351 miles (+5,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,351 miles
    Test number
    887375865777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyre walls cracked

  6. Pass7,132 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    7,132 miles
    Test number
    549288441832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass2,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,332 miles
    Test number
    639020555021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2,114 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    2,114 km
    Test number
    138124005271
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  9. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    487672764238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail2,081 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    209681864299
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  11. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    989317411038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    504900649267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,081 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    2,081 km
    Test number
    940635648236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,081 miles
    Test number
    532981917230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,915 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    90,915 km
    Test number
    143250936258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 NPU

Does Y261 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 NPU is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 NPU?
The MOT on Y261 NPU is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 NPU done?
Y261 NPU was recorded at 55,204 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has Y261 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 NPU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on Y261 NPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 NPU find?
Y261 NPU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: chain guard missing; exhaust noisy.

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