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RIG 5904

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,252 mi
Last recorded18,252 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 5904
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 18,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 18,252 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 17,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,293 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 17,293 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 16,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 16,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 16,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,120 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 16,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just coming on to markers (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,972 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 15,404 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,424 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 12,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,323 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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RIG 5904 is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RIG 5904, 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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RIG 5904 is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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