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W699 YNK

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Maroon Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,233 mi
Last recorded14,233 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 YNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 14,233 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 May 2024 13,014 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,403 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 121,147 miles

rear tyre is worn low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 8,971 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 8,969 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 8,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,859 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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W699 YNK is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Maroon with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W699 YNK, 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 W699 YNK registered?

W699 YNK is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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