MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y239 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y239 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 Y239 XBV registered?
Y239 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y239 XBV safe to buy?
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