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WA51 TOJ

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,560 mi
Last recorded31,560 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 31,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 31,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,969 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 18 Sep 2018 25,964 miles

Brake performance not tested front disc pads to low (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,267 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,142 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolant pipe fouling front engine mounting

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,142 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolant pipe fouling front engine mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,007 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,746 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,086 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear caliper dust seal insicure

Fail 2 Oct 2009 15,086 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear caliper dust seal insicure

Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight rear brake bind

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,292 miles

front wheel slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,145 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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WA51 TOJ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,974 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 WA51 TOJ, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA51 TOJ is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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