The road tax status for DS53 TDU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS53 TDU?

The MOT for DS53 TDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of DS53 TDU?

The recorded mileage for DS53 TDU is 39,157 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS53 TDU ULEZ compliant?

No, DS53 TDU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 1.5L Petrol · DS53 TDU

DS53 TDU

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 39,157 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.

Make & Model: KAWASAKI VN1500
Year / Origin: 2004 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 39,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1470cc

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The 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 recorded at 39,157 miles on 9 September 2025 passed its MOT with no defects, signalling a recent improvement in roadworthiness. Overall the maintenance history reveals a stabilising pattern; earlier failures in August 2024 over a stop‑lamp fault and in April 2021 over a headlamp aim issue have not re‑appeared in the two most recent tests. The odometer shows an average of roughly 1,780 miles per year, yet the recorded gaps are pronounced; the bike held at 32,248 miles in October 2017 and did not surpass 32,752 miles until April 2021, a gain of only 504 miles over thirty‑one months, before a modest rise to 34,162 miles by June 2022, then to 34,959 miles by July 2023, and finally a jump to 35,182 miles by August 2024 and 39,157 miles by September 2025. A buyer should therefore focus on the brake system, particularly the stop‑lamp circuit and any lingering fluctuation in brake effort, as well as the front suspension components such as the shock absorber and ball joint, the condition of the front tyre near legal tread depth, and the exhaust for excessive noise; the headlamp aim and any corrosion on structural members also merit close visual checks.

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DS53 TDU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
39,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DS53 TDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 02:00

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kawasaki Vn1500 (DS53 TDU) between June 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.

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DS53 TDU Mileage History

28/06/202234,162 mi
26/07/202334,959 mi+797 mi
06/08/202435,182 mi+223 mi
06/08/202435,182 mi
09/09/202539,157 mi+3,975 mi

Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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