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PL03 HYF

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,074 mi
Last recorded50,074 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,074 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,467 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,893 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear cush drive behind rear sprocket slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2022 45,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear cush drive behind rear sprocket slightly worn

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,421 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,963 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 32,579 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,613 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 11,717 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear tyre tread worn.

slight play in cush drive damper.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,717 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear tyre tread worn.

slight play in cush drive damper.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,284 miles

beam deflector fitted on test

drive chain in poor condition making noise

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 5,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

beam deflector fitted on test

drive chain in poor condition making noise

Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,061 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 HYF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HYF, 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 PL03 HYF registered?

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

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