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VA51 ZBD

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,030 mi
Last recorded22,030 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ZBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 22,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre wearing uneven.

rear tyre underinflated.

Pass 17 May 2024 18,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear tyre underinflated.

Fail 17 May 2024 18,787 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear tyre underinflated.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 14,451 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not tested. (4.2.3 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 14,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 14,076 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 14,076 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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VA51 ZBD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VA51 ZBD, 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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VA51 ZBD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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