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R9 DCB

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,977 mi
Last recorded32,977 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 32,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 24,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 22,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 18,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,294 miles

Rear brake travel

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,786 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 6,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front pads appear low

non standard exhaust fitted

rear pads appear low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,774 miles

front pads appear low

non standard exhaust fitted

rear pads appear low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,699 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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R9 DCB is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R9 DCB, 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 R9 DCB registered?

R9 DCB is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is R9 DCB safe to buy?

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