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YN03 EFL

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,955 mi
Last recorded36,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 EFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 36,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 36,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 35,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,957 miles

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

left handle bar grip slightly split

Pass 25 May 2013 33,379 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 32,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 29,013 miles

Carb intake positioned so that rear brake pedal is not easily accessible.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light not working.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,461 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake pedal is not easily accessible due to carb inlet housing on o/s of bike.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,118 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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YN03 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN03 EFL, 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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What year was YN03 EFL registered?

YN03 EFL is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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