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GX03 OTB

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Silver Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,895 mi
Last recorded21,895 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OTB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 21,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,087 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 20,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 19,494 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake can not be applied easily due to excess travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 19,457 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 19,448 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2020 19,373 miles

Rear Tyre has a small nail in tread.

Rear Tyre perished in one spot on sidewall (right side)

Pass 22 May 2019 19,365 miles

Small nail in rear tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,150 miles

Front tyre low on tread

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2017 19,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front tyre low on tread

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2016 19,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,086 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,937 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,844 miles

nail in front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,117 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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GX03 OTB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Silver with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GX03 OTB, 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 GX03 OTB registered?

GX03 OTB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is GX03 OTB safe to buy?

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