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EO51 GVR

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,289 mi
Last recorded35,289 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 GVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 35,282 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 33,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 32,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 31,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 29,583 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 28,651 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,040 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,420 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,420 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 25,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,385 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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EO51 GVR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO51 GVR, 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 EO51 GVR registered?

EO51 GVR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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