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KN52 OTG

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,343 mi
Last recorded26,343 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 OTG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 26,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 26,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 23,975 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,631 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 21,631 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,337 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,159 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 10,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,002 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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KN52 OTG 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 73.7%.

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 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 KN52 OTG, 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 KN52 OTG registered?

KN52 OTG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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