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WX54 NFR

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,783 mi
Last recorded26,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 NFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 26,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 26,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 25,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released SWITCH ADJUST (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 23,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 22,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 20,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 19,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 18,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 16,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 16,640 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,752 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 8,752 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 7,730 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,392 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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WX54 NFR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WX54 NFR, 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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WX54 NFR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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