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YX53 DHJ

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,850 mi
Last recorded35,850 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 DHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,850 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 35,850 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 35,842 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft, ball joint split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar front left grip insecure. (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Fuel tank securing rubber slightly worn.

Front gear linkage slightly loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,343 miles

Advise slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 32,343 miles

Advise slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 26,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 21,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 19,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 19,541 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 18,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING ON REAR SHOCKERS

Pass 13 May 2019 17,342 miles

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

Rear out of shape

Fail 13 May 2019 17,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear out of shape

Pass 14 May 2018 16,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 16,688 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 16,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 15,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 15,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 14,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 10,322 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 8,766 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,351 miles

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

front tyre worn

Fail 18 May 2009 7,351 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

front tyre worn

Pass 19 May 2008 5,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,803 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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YX53 DHJ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YX53 DHJ, 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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YX53 DHJ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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