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NK03 WWB

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,834 mi
Last recorded31,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 WWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 29,219 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2024 29,219 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 29,071 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding Rear brake caliper binding, brake performance is poor. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,582 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 28,582 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 26,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 26,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) rear wheel castle nut missing locking pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Disc slightly warped

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,664 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 18,474 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,474 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 17,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,443 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 17,439 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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NK03 WWB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,117 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 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK03 WWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK03 WWB is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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