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CX54 CTU

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,671 mi
Last recorded11,671 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 CTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 11,671 miles

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

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 11,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 1,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 10,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 9,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 9,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 8,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 7,691 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

black tape used to bend beam

Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,691 miles

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

black tape used to bend beam

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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CX54 CTU is a 2004 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 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX54 CTU, 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 22 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 CX54 CTU registered?

CX54 CTU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is CX54 CTU safe to buy?

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