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LW55 CHL

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,899 mi
Last recorded16,899 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 CHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 16,899 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 16,899 miles

Rear reflector missing FIXED ON SIGHT (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 15,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 15,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 14,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 13,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 12,775 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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LW55 CHL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LW55 CHL, 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 LW55 CHL?

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What year was LW55 CHL registered?

LW55 CHL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LW55 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW55 CHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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