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EU03 KYG

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,281 mi
Last recorded24,281 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 KYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 24,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No air in front tyre (PRS)

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

Rear tyre pressure very low (PRS)

Fail 28 Mar 2025 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No air in front tyre (PRS)

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

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

Rear tyre pressure very low (PRS)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 22,329 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 22,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 19,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,248 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,621 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 17,144 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,144 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 17,082 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,632 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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EU03 KYG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU03 KYG, 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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EU03 KYG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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