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YJ55 BXM

2005 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,723 mi
Last recorded21,723 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 BXM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 21,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

some corrosion apparent in places on rear swing arm

Pass 20 Mar 2025 20,896 miles

rear tyre on lowest tread limit in places

Fail 14 Mar 2025 20,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil enroaching onto brake disc and tyre DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil enroaching onto brake disc and tyre DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear tyre on lowest tread limit in places

Pass 29 Feb 2024 19,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 16,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 11,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 9,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 9,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,801 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 6,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,444 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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YJ55 BXM is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 BXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 BXM registered?

YJ55 BXM is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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