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A3 TXA

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,684 mi
Last recorded40,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TXA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear light wiring inscure

Fail 2 Jun 2026 40,684 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 36,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 36,973 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,156 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 36,071 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 31,065 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 31,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock on wiring harness. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,408 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 29,393 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 27,808 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 26,913 miles

exhaust noisy but still ok

Fail 28 Apr 2018 26,874 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 23,470 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 21,045 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 21,045 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,839 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 12,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,846 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 TXA registered?

A3 TXA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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