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DS52 XBY

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,652 mi
Last recorded35,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 XBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 35,652 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,184 miles

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

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

main beam tell tale inop

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2023 35,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

main beam tell tale inop

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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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DS52 XBY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS52 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 XBY registered?

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

Is DS52 XBY safe to buy?

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