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WU53 AVJ

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 AVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 325 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,188 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,378 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 12,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 8,533 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 8,533 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,651 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 5,553 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 5,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 2,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,673 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 827 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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WU53 AVJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WU53 AVJ, 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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What year was WU53 AVJ registered?

WU53 AVJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is WU53 AVJ safe to buy?

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