MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively New Brake Pads Fitted (1.2.1 (f))
Front Cables catching on Lock to lock but not effecting steering
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swinging Arm & Frame Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated Front Brake Pad braking away (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Cables catching on Lock to lock but not effecting steering
Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swinging Arm & Frame Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. Excessive flat spot. (4.2.2)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V2 BYX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 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 V2 BYX, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V2 BYX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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