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PL03 HYB

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,077 mi
Last recorded14,077 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 14,077 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 13,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 13,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 13,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 12,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 12,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,021 miles

slight bind front and rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2011 7,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 6,802 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,130 miles

front tyre has signs of cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,130 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

front tyre has signs of cracking on side wall

Fail 2 Jul 2008 5,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,740 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 4,690 miles

front tyre has slight cracking on tyre sidewall

rear tyre has signs of cracking on sidewall,recommend replacement soon

Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,387 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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PL03 HYB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PL03 HYB, 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 PL03 HYB registered?

PL03 HYB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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