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WX53 AZJ

2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,892 mi
Last recorded27,892 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 AZJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 20,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,405 miles

Rear swingarm has signs of light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2020 20,382 miles

Rear swingarm as some corrosion but not to excess

Rear wrong reg plate screws

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,188 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

slight fluctuation detected on rear brake

Fail 4 Jun 2019 20,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front inner brake pads wearing low

slight fluctuation detected on rear brake

Pass 2 Jun 2018 19,836 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,555 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear No plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,922 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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WX53 AZJ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX53 AZJ, 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 WX53 AZJ registered?

WX53 AZJ is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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