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RG52 BOO

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG52 BOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 24,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 24,681 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,521 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 22 Aug 2023 24,521 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,980 miles

rear tyre is perished

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,193 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 20,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 13,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 5,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,527 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,639 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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RG52 BOO is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RG52 BOO, 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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RG52 BOO is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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