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PL03 KTX

2003 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN80011,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 KTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,801 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 48,801 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,743 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 10,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,460 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 9,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 9,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,182 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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PL03 KTX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTX, 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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PL03 KTX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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