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KW03 XNN

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,184 mi
Last recorded14,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 14,184 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 14,182 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 13,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 13,968 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 13,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 12,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,509 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 11,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 11,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust excessively deteriorated Rear silencer has damage and is not fully supported (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Exhaust silencer loose on mounting (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,869 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 7,869 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Cracks in sidewall of front tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 1,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 1,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 1,131 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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KW03 XNN is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW03 XNN, 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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KW03 XNN is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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