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X715 JRX

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,574 mi
Last recorded5,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 JRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 5,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 5,154 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 5,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 4,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 4,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 2,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 2,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 2,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 2,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 2,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 1,621 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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X715 JRX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X715 JRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X715 JRX registered?

X715 JRX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X715 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X715 JRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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