MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y147 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 Y147 VKX, 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 Y147 VKX registered?
Y147 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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