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PO54 DKF

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,159 mi
Last recorded13,159 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 DKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 13,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 13,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 13,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 12,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 12,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 12,443 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 12,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 9,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,894 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 9,708 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

non standard exhaust

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,654 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,094 miles

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

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

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,419 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

non standard exhaust

Pass 2 May 2009 8,201 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,492 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 7,492 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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PO54 DKF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 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 PO54 DKF, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO54 DKF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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