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Y688 FEL

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,083 mi
Last recorded36,083 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 FEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 36,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,858 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 32,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 31,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 21,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,111 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,194 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 14,189 miles

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

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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Y688 FEL is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,816 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 Y688 FEL, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y688 FEL registered?

Y688 FEL is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y688 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y688 FEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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