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HF03 RLZ

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

10,957 mi
Last recorded10,957 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 RLZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 10,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 10,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 10,249 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 9,868 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Fail 13 Apr 2019 9,868 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 9,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 9,047 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front & rear tyre pressures very low

Fail 25 Apr 2015 6,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front & rear tyre pressures very low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 6,222 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 6,222 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,250 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 3,250 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 3,224 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 3,224 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 3,208 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 RLZ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

HF03 RLZ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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