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PO51 JZM

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,586 mi
Last recorded57,586 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 43,003 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,869 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,857 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,364 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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PO51 JZM is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 JZM, 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 PO51 JZM registered?

PO51 JZM is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 JZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 JZM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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