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OV03 LWW

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,771 mi
Last recorded22,771 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 22,771 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,783 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 20,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 19,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 18,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 18,607 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,562 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 17,562 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,342 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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OV03 LWW 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 84.2%.

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 OV03 LWW, 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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OV03 LWW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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