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PN05 TDO

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,762 mi
Last recorded35,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 TDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 35,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 35,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 34,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,615 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 32,615 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 30,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,594 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2018 27,594 miles

exhaust noisy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 24,913 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 13,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 8,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 7,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 5,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,560 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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PN05 TDO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PN05 TDO, 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 PN05 TDO registered?

PN05 TDO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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