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WU03 GYX

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,116 mi
Last recorded55,116 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 GYX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,141 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,514 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 38,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,394 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,468 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 23,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 23,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,036 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,315 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,907 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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WU03 GYX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WU03 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 GYX registered?

WU03 GYX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is WU03 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 GYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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