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X478 DDA

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 DDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 64,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,014 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,458 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 63,458 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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X478 DDA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X478 DDA, 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 X478 DDA registered?

X478 DDA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is X478 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 DDA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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