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HF03 KBK

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

10,562 mi
Last recorded10,562 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 10,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 10,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 10,196 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 9,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 8,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 8,258 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 7,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 7,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 7,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 7,023 miles

rear chain loose

rear chain worn

Fail 5 Jun 2018 7,016 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure seat insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear chain loose

rear chain worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 6,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake pads approx 3mm

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,760 miles

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2010 5,760 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,412 miles

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2009 5,412 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,012 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 5,012 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 4,678 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,678 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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HF03 KBK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HF03 KBK, 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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HF03 KBK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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