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W862 WEU

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 WEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 28,398 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 27,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 27,522 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 27,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,103 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 27,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 26,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,029 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 24,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 15,327 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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W862 WEU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 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 W862 WEU, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W862 WEU registered?

W862 WEU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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