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Y295 PSL

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,272 mi
Last recorded4,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 PSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 4,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 4,020 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 4,020 miles

Stop lamp not working Brake control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 3,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 3,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 3,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 3,702 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight crazing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlight taped

Pass 3 May 2007 2,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,408 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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Y295 PSL is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y295 PSL, 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 Y295 PSL registered?

Y295 PSL is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y295 PSL safe to buy?

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