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FD03 XXK

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XXK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 13,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,085 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,727 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 11,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 9,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 9,345 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 5,338 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 1,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 1,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,061 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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FD03 XXK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FD03 XXK, 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 FD03 XXK registered?

FD03 XXK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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