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W326 VOD

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,633 mi
Last recorded36,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 VOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 33,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 31,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 27,320 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 27,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,412 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 14,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 12,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10,389 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 10,338 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 4,544 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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W326 VOD is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W326 VOD, 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 W326 VOD registered?

W326 VOD is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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