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OU54 BUO

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,977 mi
Last recorded23,977 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BUO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 23,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 22,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 18,276 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 17,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,810 miles

Cracking of side walls on front and rear tyres.

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 3 Jun 2012 8,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 8,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,134 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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OU54 BUO is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU54 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 BUO registered?

OU54 BUO is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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