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Y253 VKX

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 VKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 48,374 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 48,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 46,774 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 46,774 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 35,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 35,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 35,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,058 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,032 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,191 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 27,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,127 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,327 miles

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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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.

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