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X869 HRE

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Gold Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

473 mi
Last recorded473 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 HRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 9 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,392 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,392 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,716 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 39,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,870 miles

drive shaft gater repaired to a satisfactory standard

Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 5,508 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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X869 HRE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Gold with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X869 HRE, 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 X869 HRE registered?

X869 HRE is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X869 HRE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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