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FJ03 JAU

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,181 mi
Last recorded10,181 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 JAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 10,181 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 10,175 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyre aged and cracked sidewall has separation of rubber with ply cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 10,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to limit (cracked and perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 10,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 10,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 9,663 miles

Front front tyre has some perishing in the tread but not bad enough to expose cords

Pass 23 Apr 2019 9,430 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 9,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,251 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 JAU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAU, 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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What year was FJ03 JAU registered?

FJ03 JAU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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