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FP52 LKG

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Purple Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,402 mi
Last recorded14,402 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 LKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,402 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 14,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 13,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 13,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 12,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 12,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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FP52 LKG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Purple with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP52 LKG, 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 FP52 LKG registered?

FP52 LKG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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