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OY53 UWU

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 20,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 18,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 18,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 18,210 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 17,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 17,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 13,408 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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OY53 UWU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY53 UWU, 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.

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What year was OY53 UWU registered?

OY53 UWU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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