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W606 GBV

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,897 mi
Last recorded64,897 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 GBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 64,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,308 miles

advise rear numberplate type fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,919 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,919 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,236 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 47,236 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,117 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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W606 GBV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W606 GBV, 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 W606 GBV registered?

W606 GBV is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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