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PL03 EXF

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Grey Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,164 mi
Last recorded35,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D119,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 EXF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 35,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 34,814 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,715 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 29,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 27,177 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight play handlebar mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 18,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,784 miles

Combined rear indicators/stop tail light not of standard design

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,515 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,857 miles

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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PL03 EXF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Grey with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL03 EXF, 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 PL03 EXF registered?

PL03 EXF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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