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J461 EWW

2016 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,054 mi
Last recorded2,054 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 EWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 233 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 176 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 176 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 108 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect for uk, beam image kick off to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 23,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,851 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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J461 EWW is a 2016 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J461 EWW, 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 10 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J461 EWW registered?

J461 EWW is a 2016 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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The MOT history for J461 EWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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