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V49 SAE

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,375 mi
Last recorded35,375 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 SAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 34,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

no direction indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,001 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 34,001 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,582 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 32,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,620 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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V49 SAE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,331 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 V49 SAE, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V49 SAE registered?

V49 SAE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V49 SAE safe to buy?

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