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LK03 HSC

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Orange Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,198 mi
Last recorded18,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 HSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 18,198 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

propshaft rear universal joint worn to excfess

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,169 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 18,130 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure mudguard (9.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 18,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,984 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 17,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 17,771 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,578 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 17,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,520 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 17,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,828 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 16,828 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For brake performance defects please enter 5575 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 12,707 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,102 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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LK03 HSC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Orange with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LK03 HSC, 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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LK03 HSC is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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