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EU05 BDF

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,344 mi
Last recorded46,344 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 BDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,344 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,338 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 44,353 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,396 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 41,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 39,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,015 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 32,015 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,770 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 27,770 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 18,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,079 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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EU05 BDF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EU05 BDF, 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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EU05 BDF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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