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L500 VRA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,466 mi
Last recorded35,466 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 35,466 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles are installed (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard has been removed

Pass 1 May 2025 34,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 34,577 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 34,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 34,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 34,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 34,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 34,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 33,745 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 33,745 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 33,708 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,107 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 33,107 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 29,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake hose, ferrule corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 27,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 25,700 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,338 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,108 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 VRA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L500 VRA, 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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L500 VRA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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