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WP52 XRY

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,391 mi
Last recorded35,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 XRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,285 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,890 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,221 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 29,221 miles

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,214 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,201 miles

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

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

aftermarket exhaust pipes fitted

slight sideways movment on swinging arm

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,522 miles

rear light is combination light incorperating side light / brake light & indicators

rear number plate not standard size

Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,522 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

rear light is combination light incorperating side light / brake light & indicators

rear number plate not standard size

Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,223 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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WP52 XRY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP52 XRY, 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 WP52 XRY registered?

WP52 XRY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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