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PO53 HSX

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,284 mi
Last recorded21,284 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 21,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 21,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery is poor state of charge

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 17,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 17,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 15,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 14,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,292 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 5,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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PO53 HSX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc 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 PO53 HSX, 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 PO53 HSX registered?

PO53 HSX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is PO53 HSX safe to buy?

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