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DS52 DZM

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,565 mi
Last recorded10,565 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 10,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 10,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 9,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 8,995 miles

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

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Fail 16 Jul 2022 8,995 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,749 miles

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Pass 23 Mar 2019 8,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 8,327 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 8,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 7,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 7,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 7,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,139 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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DS52 DZM is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS52 DZM, 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 DS52 DZM registered?

DS52 DZM is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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