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WA05 RUR

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,080 mi
Last recorded25,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 RUR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 23,233 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 23,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,773 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 19,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebars modified

Fail 19 Sep 2016 19,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Handlebars modified

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 13,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,026 miles

front discs scored

Fail 21 Jun 2011 11,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front discs scored

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 4,894 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 2,872 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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WA05 RUR is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WA05 RUR, 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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What year was WA05 RUR registered?

WA05 RUR is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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