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Y162 BAR

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,638 mi
Last recorded14,638 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 BAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 12 May 2006 9,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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Y162 BAR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y162 BAR, 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 Y162 BAR registered?

Y162 BAR is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y162 BAR safe to buy?

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