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OU05 EUY

2005 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,495 mi
Last recorded20,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN150016,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 20,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,621 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 19,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,478 miles

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 1 Apr 2008 6,853 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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OU05 EUY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,804 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 OU05 EUY, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU05 EUY registered?

OU05 EUY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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