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WK51 ECW

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,515 mi
Last recorded22,515 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 ECW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 22,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 22,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 22,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,982 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 19,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 15,047 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 13,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 6,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,037 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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WK51 ECW is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WK51 ECW, 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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What year was WK51 ECW registered?

WK51 ECW is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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