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DK03 FPA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,026 mi
Last recorded22,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 FPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 22,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,667 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 21,648 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 21,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 1,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,038 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 10,038 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,969 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 9,969 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,757 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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DK03 FPA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK03 FPA, 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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What year was DK03 FPA registered?

DK03 FPA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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