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DX54 WKT

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WKT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 70,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 64,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 62,811 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 58,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 55,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013

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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DX54 WKT is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DX54 WKT, 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 DX54 WKT registered?

DX54 WKT is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DX54 WKT safe to buy?

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