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V2 BYX

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,564 mi
Last recorded24,564 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 BYX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,564 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 24,564 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,756 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 22,756 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 21,697 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 21,697 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 19,567 miles

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. Excessive flat spot. (4.2.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 17,605 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 14,210 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 11,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 9,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,829 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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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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