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PJ53 RYZ

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,274 mi
Last recorded18,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RYZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,274 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 18,260 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 18,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high headlight kick to O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 17,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 17,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,498 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 11,498 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

NON STANDARD NUMBER PLATE FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2012 10,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 9,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,769 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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PJ53 RYZ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PJ53 RYZ, 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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PJ53 RYZ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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