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HF03 RKY

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,559 mi
Last recorded28,559 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 28,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 27,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 26,601 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,268 miles

exhaust loud

reg plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,151 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 18,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,380 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,141 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 RKY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF03 RKY, 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 HF03 RKY registered?

HF03 RKY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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