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Y314 KNF

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,421 mi
Last recorded17,421 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 KNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,421 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 17,363 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,100 miles

Nearside Front unable to inspect front caliper as covered by front mud guard

Fail 24 Jul 2024 13,100 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front unable to inspect front caliper as covered by front mud guard

Pass 23 May 2023 10,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 10,246 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 10,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 9,332 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 4,971 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 4,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 4,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,731 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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Y314 KNF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y314 KNF, 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 Y314 KNF registered?

Y314 KNF is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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