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DX05 NXA

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 NXA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,863 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 34,863 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 23,929 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 17,032 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 17,009 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,196 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 15,085 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front tyre slight perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,085 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre slight perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,919 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,839 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 4,950 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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DX05 NXA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,804 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 NXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX05 NXA registered?

DX05 NXA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is DX05 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 NXA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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