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X673 YEL

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,917 mi
Last recorded22,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 YEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 22,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 22,906 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 22,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,647 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 22,401 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 22,401 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 21,877 miles

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

Front tubeless valve slightly cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,583 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,120 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,924 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 19,922 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

front tyre perished and split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,183 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,183 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2009 171,229 miles

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,976 miles

rear brake pads low

slight drag at rear brake

Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,976 miles

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

rear brake pads low

slight drag at rear brake

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,732 miles

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

slight drag at front brakes

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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X673 YEL is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X673 YEL, 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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X673 YEL is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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