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T8 TMR

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,545 mi
Last recorded18,545 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 TMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,545 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 17,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 15,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 14,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 13,159 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 12,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 12,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 12,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 12,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,725 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 8,725 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2006 7,054 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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T8 TMR is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T8 TMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T8 TMR registered?

T8 TMR is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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