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FJ53 KWY

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,356 mi
Last recorded34,356 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,356 miles

headlamp masked for mot

Pass 30 Aug 2024 29,357 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 29,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kicking up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,317 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 29,317 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 28,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 28,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,850 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 KWY is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,650 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 KWY, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 KWY registered?

FJ53 KWY is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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