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KE53 UXH

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,839 mi
Last recorded2,839 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UXH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,839 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 2,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

check front tyre pressure as it feels soft

motorcycle alittle stiff to push,check rear tyre pressure.

unable to check if exhaust was leaking,due to being unable to get engine started.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,821 miles

drive chain rollers alittle rusty

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fork bag jams between mudguard & headlight

Fail 7 Mar 2007 2,818 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

drive chain rollers rusty

very little reserve ajustment at rear brake

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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KE53 UXH is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KE53 UXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 UXH registered?

KE53 UXH is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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