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FJ53 KWA

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,078 mi
Last recorded27,078 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 27,078 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 27,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 26,948 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 26,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,857 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 25,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,255 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 25,254 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 24,942 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,923 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,878 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 19,451 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 17,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,363 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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FJ53 KWA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FJ53 KWA, 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 FJ53 KWA registered?

FJ53 KWA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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