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K15 DRF

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,779 mi
Last recorded48,779 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 DRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 48,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,641 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 47,998 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 47,998 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 46,684 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 46,667 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,363 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 44,337 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT TYRE TREAD(CORD NOT EXPOSED) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 42,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT TYRE TREAD(CORD NOT EXPOSED) (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,442 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 34,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,564 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 31,564 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,663 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,176 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2005 14,236 miles

deflector fitted to head light

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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K15 DRF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K15 DRF, 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 K15 DRF registered?

K15 DRF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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