MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bush bleeding rust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pin and bush bleeding rust no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
The front brake lever travels a little far. however brakes work fine.
number plate light right hand flickering.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Nearside rear footrest is rusty as no seat would advise removal
Offside Front Lower Right hand fork shows signs of leakage but cannot see due to covering would advise checking
Rear axle split pin was missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE52 TYA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,797 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 DE52 TYA, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DE52 TYA registered?
DE52 TYA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 January 2003.
Is DE52 TYA safe to buy?
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