MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear light wiring inscure
Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dips to the right (4.1.2 (c))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear light wiring inscure
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam kick up to right side (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock on wiring harness. (2.1.4 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust noisy but still ok
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 TXA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 A3 TXA, 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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What year was A3 TXA registered?
A3 TXA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 October 2001.
Is A3 TXA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 TXA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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