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Y158 UOG

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,227 mi
Last recorded42,227 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 UOG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2010 42,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,801 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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Y158 UOG is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y158 UOG, 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 Y158 UOG registered?

Y158 UOG is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y158 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 UOG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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