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W235 YBM

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,117 mi
Last recorded21,117 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 YBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 21,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 21,116 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 21,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 21,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,227 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 19,238 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 18,446 miles

small cut in front tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 21 May 2010 18,446 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

small cut in front tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 16,419 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W235 YBM is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W235 YBM, 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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What year was W235 YBM registered?

W235 YBM is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W235 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 YBM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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