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Y133 AUT

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,746 mi
Last recorded20,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 AUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 20,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,914 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,858 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 18,131 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 17,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,952 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 16,950 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 13,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 9,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 9,331 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007
Fail 31 Mar 2007 5,547 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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Y133 AUT is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y133 AUT, 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 Y133 AUT registered?

Y133 AUT is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y133 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y133 AUT shows 21 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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