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DE52 TYA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,176 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush bleeding rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,147 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pin and bush bleeding rust no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

The front brake lever travels a little far. however brakes work fine.

number plate light right hand flickering.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Nearside rear footrest is rusty as no seat would advise removal

Offside Front Lower Right hand fork shows signs of leakage but cannot see due to covering would advise checking

Pass 3 Jul 2021 86,142 miles

Rear axle split pin was missing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,295 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 11,295 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 9,383 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 8,229 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,660 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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DE52 TYA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE52 TYA, 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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DE52 TYA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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