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MW03 KXV

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,367 mi
Last recorded29,367 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D119,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 KXV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 29,367 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in silencer, needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 26,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 25,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,275 miles

Exhaust corroded, rear lower box

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,256 miles

head light deflector fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 22,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,931 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,626 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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MW03 KXV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 19,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 KXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW03 KXV registered?

MW03 KXV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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