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WU03 EDC

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 EDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,060 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 66,486 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,378 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,378 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,611 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,567 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 62,567 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,781 miles

slight free play in steering head bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,793 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 54,793 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 54,295 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,387 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 51,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,047 miles

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

Rear brake caliper seals exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 32,809 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,954 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,141 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,141 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,844 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,805 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 9,881 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

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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WU03 EDC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WU03 EDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 EDC registered?

WU03 EDC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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