MOT Status
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13,305 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake operation slightly spongy
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
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Y226 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 Y226 XBV, 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 Y226 XBV registered?
Y226 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 March 2001.
Is Y226 XBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y226 XBV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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