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L500 KAW

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,955 mi
Last recorded23,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 23,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 20,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 20,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,649 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 17,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn replaced by a siren (1.7.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,488 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 11,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,769 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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L500 KAW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L500 KAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 KAW registered?

L500 KAW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is L500 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 KAW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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