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W202 SDV

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 SDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 34,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 34,281 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 34,281 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 34,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,963 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 33,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,315 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,007 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 31,271 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

one seat bolt missing

Pass 11 May 2012 31,271 miles

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

one seat bolt missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,020 miles

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

Number plate may not meet legal requirements.

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,970 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,973 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,377 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,231 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,231 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,051 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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W202 SDV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W202 SDV, 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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W202 SDV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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