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R12 HME

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 HME
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 17,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 17,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 17,665 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 17,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 17,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 16,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 16,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 4,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,224 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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R12 HME 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 HME, 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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R12 HME is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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