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FJ03 BWZ

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 BWZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 39,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 39,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 39,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,518 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 39,518 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,931 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,413 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 24,413 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,386 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 16,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,436 miles

head light kick off wrong direction deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,428 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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FJ03 BWZ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 FJ03 BWZ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ03 BWZ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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