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W548 SVF

2000 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,994 mi
Last recorded13,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki VN150019,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 SVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 13,967 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 12,627 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 12,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,752 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 7,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 6,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 4,260 miles

front tyre , sidewalls superfisual cracking .

Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,138 miles

Front Tyre Showing Slight Perishing Between Tread Blocks

Rear Tyre Approaching Legal Limit Of 1.0mm

Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 3,777 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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W548 SVF is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W548 SVF, 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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W548 SVF is a 2000 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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