CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA54 XCH

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 XCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 24,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 19,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,334 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 18,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,931 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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA54 XCH is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA54 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA54 XCH?

You can check the full history of FA54 XCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA54 XCH registered?

FA54 XCH is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is FA54 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 XCH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA54 XCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA54 XCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.