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Y239 XBV

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 XBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,952 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 57,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 56,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,209 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 55,209 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 50,176 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 48,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,168 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,264 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 40,225 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,204 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,244 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,867 miles

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.

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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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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Y239 XBV is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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