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KIG 5031

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,374 mi
Last recorded22,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 5031
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 22,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,044 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 21,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 21,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 21,373 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 21,079 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 20,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,306 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,306 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 7,410 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 2,376 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,376 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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KIG 5031 is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KIG 5031, 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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KIG 5031 is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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