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FB03 CEX

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,210 mi
Last recorded26,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 CEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 26,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 22,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 22,511 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 21,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 21,479 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 21,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 19,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 18,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 16,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,174 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 13,174 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 13,112 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 13,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 10,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 10,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,548 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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FB03 CEX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FB03 CEX, 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 FB03 CEX registered?

FB03 CEX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is FB03 CEX safe to buy?

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