MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) not working controll 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
throtle sticking
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight play in rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y253 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 Y253 VKX, 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 Y253 VKX registered?
Y253 VKX is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2001.
Is Y253 VKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y253 VKX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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