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OU03 LUW

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,778 mi
Last recorded26,778 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate light not illuminating

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,536 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,485 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 6,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 1,193 miles

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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OU03 LUW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU03 LUW, 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 OU03 LUW registered?

OU03 LUW is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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