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V800 KAW

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,850 mi
Last recorded17,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 17,850 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 17,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 14,986 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 13,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,163 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 12,163 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 11,517 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 11,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,308 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 3,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 3,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,431 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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V800 KAW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V800 KAW, 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 V800 KAW registered?

V800 KAW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is V800 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 KAW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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