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R10 HBR

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,013 mi
Last recorded21,013 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 HBR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 21,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 21,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 20,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 20,946 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,759 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,682 miles

Front Horn control insecure bracket broken (7.7 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,420 miles

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

headstock plastic cover broken

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 19,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,560 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 17,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 17,213 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,031 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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R10 HBR is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R10 HBR, 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 R10 HBR registered?

R10 HBR is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is R10 HBR safe to buy?

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