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Y5 DAN

2003 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,807 mi
Last recorded9,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN150014,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 9,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 9,645 miles

Headlight mask fitted.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 9,402 miles

Headlight mask fitted

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 9,338 miles

Headlight mask fitted.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,331 miles

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,085 miles

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

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 8,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 8,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear indicator slightly loose

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks/convertors fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 8,559 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,326 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 7,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,800 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,090 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 1,879 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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Y5 DAN is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 DAN, 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 Y5 DAN registered?

Y5 DAN is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is Y5 DAN safe to buy?

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