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L557 MBV

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,063 mi
Last recorded18,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 MBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,063 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 17,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,246 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,786 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 16,781 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 11,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 4,418 miles

beam deflector fitted

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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L557 MBV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 L557 MBV, 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 L557 MBV registered?

L557 MBV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for L557 MBV shows 11 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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