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DS53 OXT

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,710 mi
Last recorded31,710 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OXT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 31,710 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 31,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 29,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 29,904 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 24,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 22,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,208 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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 7 Aug 2015 15,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 12,235 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,933 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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DS53 OXT is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc 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 DS53 OXT, 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 DS53 OXT registered?

DS53 OXT is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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