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HD52 YDU

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,501 mi
Last recorded14,501 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 YDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 14,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 14,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 12,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspect all indicators flashing for than 120 flashes per minute

Pass 1 Nov 2019 11,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

indicators flashing slightly fast

small cut in rear tyre tread

Fail 1 Nov 2019 11,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

indicators flashing slightly fast

small cut in rear tyre tread

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

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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HD52 YDU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HD52 YDU, 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 HD52 YDU registered?

HD52 YDU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HD52 YDU safe to buy?

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