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Y177 KNC

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,582 mi
Last recorded20,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 KNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 19,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 19,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. all spokes corroded (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 19,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,725 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,708 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,349 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,765 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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Y177 KNC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc 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 Y177 KNC, 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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Y177 KNC is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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