MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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quite heavy oil leak engine / gearbox area
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear tyre is perished badly on both sidewalls
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear tyre is perished badly on both sidewalls
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y194 BTH is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 Y194 BTH, 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 Y194 BTH registered?
Y194 BTH is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 24 May 2001.
Is Y194 BTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y194 BTH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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