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FA52 ZBC

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,409 mi
Last recorded24,409 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 24,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 24,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 65 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 65 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2014
Pass 13 May 2013
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,499 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,028 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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FA52 ZBC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FA52 ZBC, 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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What year was FA52 ZBC registered?

FA52 ZBC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is FA52 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 ZBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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