MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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761 MEV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,974 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 761 MEV, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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761 MEV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 2001.
Is 761 MEV safe to buy?
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