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WA53 HZL

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Purple Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,502 mi
Last recorded44,502 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HZL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 44,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 40,806 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 40,758 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate showing white light to rear

Fail 21 Mar 2016 33,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate showing white light to rear

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,299 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 28,296 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))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 18,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 17,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,575 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,533 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 12,982 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,987 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,987 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 6,484 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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WA53 HZL is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Purple with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA53 HZL, 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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WA53 HZL is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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