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W568 UAW

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Multi-colour Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,870 mi
Last recorded31,870 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 UAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 31,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,586 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,987 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 30,735 miles

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

Both front and rear wheels/spokes corroded

Rear swing arm corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,354 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,152 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 27,038 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,251 miles

steering head bearings notchy in straight ahead position

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,723 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 23,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,544 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,662 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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W568 UAW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Multi-colour with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W568 UAW, 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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W568 UAW is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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