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Y166 NJN

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,056 mi
Last recorded19,056 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 NJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,154 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 17,148 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y166 NJN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y166 NJN, 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 Y166 NJN registered?

Y166 NJN is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y166 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 NJN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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