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W401 ONJ

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 ONJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 42,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 41,590 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 40,941 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 40,941 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake lamp poor illumination

Offside Rear brake light poor illumination

Fail 5 Oct 2018 40,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake lamp poor illumination

Offside Rear brake light poor illumination

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,704 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 36,704 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,248 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,903 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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W401 ONJ is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W401 ONJ, 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 W401 ONJ registered?

W401 ONJ is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W401 ONJ safe to buy?

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