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V806 DDY

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,106 mi
Last recorded42,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV806 DDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 41,318 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 35,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 24,317 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,908 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,874 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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V806 DDY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V806 DDY, 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 V806 DDY registered?

V806 DDY is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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