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V254 MJB

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,895 mi
Last recorded55,895 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 MJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,895 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 55,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 55,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,150 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,340 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,909 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,909 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,893 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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V254 MJB is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,816 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 V254 MJB, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V254 MJB is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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