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X597 BPC

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 BPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 79,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 78,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,048 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,809 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,153 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,805 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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X597 BPC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X597 BPC, 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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X597 BPC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X597 BPC safe to buy?

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