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PN03 FRU

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,796 mi
Last recorded27,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 FRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,796 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,704 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,640 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,938 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 26,930 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,922 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,883 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,250 miles

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

Front front side light not working

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,552 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,552 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,586 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,214 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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PN03 FRU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN03 FRU, 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 PN03 FRU registered?

PN03 FRU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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