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Y148 AUT

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Maroon Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,560 mi
Last recorded16,560 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 AUT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 15,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 15,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 15,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 14,142 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 14,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,288 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 7,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 7,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 7,034 miles

Exhaust System Noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 6,901 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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Y148 AUT is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Maroon with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y148 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 Y148 AUT registered?

Y148 AUT is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y148 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 AUT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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