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AY03 GYB

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,231 mi
Last recorded20,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,231 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 20,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 20,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal insecure pinch bolt missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 19,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,637 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 16,935 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 16,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,891 miles

Nearside front tyre has age cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2018 16,888 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre has age cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,247 miles

front brake discs becoming pitted

n/s front brake pads wearing low

rear brake disc becoming pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,202 miles

rear brake discs becomming pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,190 miles

Rear brake disc becoming pitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,880 miles

btoh front and rear brake discs becoming pitted rear swing arm becoming corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 15,686 miles

1.both front and rear brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 24 May 2008 14,291 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Centre Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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AY03 GYB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,117 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 VN1500 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 GYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY03 GYB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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