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BJ03 EMV

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,615 mi
Last recorded18,615 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 18,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,237 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 18,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,159 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 18,159 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,377 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,044 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,377 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 16,377 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 14,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 12,376 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 12,376 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 10,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,228 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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BJ03 EMV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ03 EMV, 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 BJ03 EMV registered?

BJ03 EMV is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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