CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL03 JJU

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Beige Petrol 781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,936 mi
Last recorded17,936 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 JJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,882 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 17,062 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,543 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 16,543 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 12,885 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 12,081 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 11,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,661 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
Full Kawasaki VN800 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL03 JJU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Beige with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PL03 JJU, 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

How do I check the history of PL03 JJU?

You can check the full history of PL03 JJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL03 JJU registered?

PL03 JJU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is PL03 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 JJU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL03 JJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL03 JJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.