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OE03 XAC

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,566 mi
Last recorded23,566 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 XAC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 23,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 23,071 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 22,954 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,114 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil +pads (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,621 miles

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

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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OE03 XAC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE03 XAC, 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 OE03 XAC registered?

OE03 XAC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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