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GX53 KGA

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,562 mi
Last recorded27,562 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 KGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 27,562 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,580 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 24,580 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight masked to achieve correct beam pattern

Fail 19 Mar 2020 23,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

headlight masked to achieve correct beam pattern

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 22,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 6,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 4,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 4,432 miles

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

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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GX53 KGA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX53 KGA, 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 GX53 KGA registered?

GX53 KGA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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