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AO52 JWA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,759 mi
Last recorded14,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 14,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 14,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 14,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 10,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,365 miles

1/ front and rear brakes slighty tight 2/ rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,347 miles

1.rear brake slightly tight

Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 6,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,802 miles

front tyre outer side walls becoming perished

Pass 8 Feb 2006 4,811 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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AO52 JWA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 JWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO52 JWA registered?

AO52 JWA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AO52 JWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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