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W354 WAE

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,062 mi
Last recorded30,062 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 WAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,480 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,787 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,771 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 17,215 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,452 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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W354 WAE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W354 WAE, 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 W354 WAE registered?

W354 WAE is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W354 WAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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