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OU05 NVB

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Grey Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,226 mi
Last recorded19,226 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 NVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 19,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 18,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 17,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 17,546 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 15,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 17,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 14,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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OU05 NVB is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Grey with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 NVB, 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

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What year was OU05 NVB registered?

OU05 NVB is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is OU05 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 NVB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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