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BJ03 HDF

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,720 mi
Last recorded36,720 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 36,720 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 36,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 34,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil at fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak at engine

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,862 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 20,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,997 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 18,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,022 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 10,022 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,030 miles

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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BJ03 HDF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ03 HDF, 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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BJ03 HDF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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