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W251 MHE

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,538 mi
Last recorded8,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 MHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 8,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 8,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 7,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak,recommend further investigation

Pass 28 Jun 2022 7,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 7,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on n/s sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 7,111 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 7,093 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 7,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,530 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,530 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 5,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 4,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 4,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 4,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 3,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 3,303 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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W251 MHE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W251 MHE, 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 W251 MHE registered?

W251 MHE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W251 MHE safe to buy?

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