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SP05 AWG

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,505 mi
Last recorded26,505 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 AWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 26,505 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 25,891 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,389 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 23,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 20,091 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,090 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,956 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 10,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 10,857 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 8,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 6,438 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,807 miles

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

Rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,720 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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SP05 AWG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SP05 AWG, 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.

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SP05 AWG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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