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Y668 AET

2001 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,981 mi
Last recorded35,981 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki VN150017,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 AET
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 35,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,339 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 31,559 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 31,559 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 31,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2015
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,782 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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Y668 AET is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y668 AET, 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 Y668 AET registered?

Y668 AET is a 2001 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y668 AET safe to buy?

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