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NY03 LDA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,892 mi
Last recorded28,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 LDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 28,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 26,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 25,172 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 25,172 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 24,636 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 24,635 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 23,883 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake lever operation not smooth (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,962 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 2,962 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 2,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,906 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 2,450 miles

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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NY03 LDA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY03 LDA, 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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NY03 LDA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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