MOT Status
ValidMileage
22,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyre underinflated.
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.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VA51 ZBD registered?
VA51 ZBD is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 December 2001.
Is VA51 ZBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA51 ZBD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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