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Y151 WUA

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Maroon Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,929 mi
Last recorded11,929 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 WUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,929 miles

Central Lower Exhaust collector box joints rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Caliper slight dragging, although not effecting braking performance

Pass 1 Aug 2017 6,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 6,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 6,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 6,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 6,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 6,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 6,192 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 6,102 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 5,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 5,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 2,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 2,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 2,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 2,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 1,642 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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Y151 WUA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Maroon with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y151 WUA, 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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Y151 WUA is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y151 WUA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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