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PO53 KXK

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,081 mi
Last recorded20,081 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KXK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 20,081 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 20,081 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 19,869 miles

Rear Small cracks in tyre tread.

Pass 19 May 2017 19,532 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,932 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,260 miles

n/s pillion footrest moves on fixing

Fail 18 Aug 2012 14,260 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

n/s pillion footrest moves on fixing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 6,026 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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PO53 KXK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK registered?

PO53 KXK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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