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DX51 MFZ

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,673 mi
Last recorded25,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 24,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 15,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 May 2015 15,044 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 15,044 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 9,186 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,449 miles

rear brake binding slight

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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DX51 MFZ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX51 MFZ, 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 DX51 MFZ registered?

DX51 MFZ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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