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PL03 HYM

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,410 mi
Last recorded30,410 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 30,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 30,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 30,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,690 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,257 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 28,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 27,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 26,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,766 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 10,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,898 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 2,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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 HYM is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

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

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