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V15 KOW

2001 Kawasaki Vulcan

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,135 mi
Last recorded19,135 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan16,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 KOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVulcan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 19,135 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,120 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 19,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 19,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Integrated rear tail light (4.3.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected right hand full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 19,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 19,002 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 15,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,332 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 15,332 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,423 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vulcan?

Based on 1,005 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
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V15 KOW is a 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 16,436 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 Vulcan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V15 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vulcan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki Vulcan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V15 KOW registered?

V15 KOW is a 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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