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OU03 LUF

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,765 mi
Last recorded22,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 22,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 22,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 19,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,194 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 17,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

headlamp lens masked to flatten dip beam

long travel front brake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2016 12,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 12,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 10,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,967 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 9,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 9,964 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 4,906 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 4,904 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 1,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 1,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 1,821 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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OU03 LUF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU03 LUF, 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 OU03 LUF registered?

OU03 LUF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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