Kawasaki VN1500

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,470 cc

K15 DRFMOT history

K15 DRF is a red petrol Kawasaki VN1500 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
48,779 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,470 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DRF was last recorded at 48,779 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,641 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
1,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,779 miles
  • 2024 – 48,641 miles
  • 2023 – 47,998 miles
  • 2022 – 46,684 miles
  • 2021 – 45,371 miles
  • 2020 – 44,337 miles
  • 2019 – 42,096 miles
  • 2018 – 39,442 miles
  • 2017 – 34,148 miles
  • 2016 – 31,564 miles
  • 2015 – 29,536 miles
  • 2014 – 26,416 miles
  • 2012 – 22,994 miles
  • 2011 – 20,301 miles
  • 2010 – 19,663 miles
  • 2008 – 18,423 miles
  • 2007 – 17,607 miles
  • 2006 – 16,176 miles
  • 2005 – 14,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,779 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,779 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    357236842608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,641 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    377548771698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass47,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    712045299270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail47,998 miles (+1,314)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    509645823853
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,684 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    339540170095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,667 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    913031300318
    • DangerousFront Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,371 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    399100257855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,363 miles (+1,026)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    211662831880
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,337 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    221527371200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    577994276714
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT TYRE TREAD(CORD NOT EXPOSED) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail42,096 miles (+2,654)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    423991281894
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT TYRE TREAD(CORD NOT EXPOSED) (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,442 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    314291526548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,148 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,148 miles
    Test number
    443302785736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    122481429982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,564 miles (+2,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    695920621242
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  16. Pass29,536 miles (+3,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    686652755055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass26,416 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    349127064046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,994 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,994 miles
    Test number
    139292352213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,301 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,301 miles
    Test number
    965842841238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,663 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,663 miles
    Test number
    510320270246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,423 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    123642088266
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  22. Pass18,423 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    341562488449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,607 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,607 miles
    Test number
    752924477209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,176 miles (+1,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,176 miles
    Test number
    393334486281
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass14,236 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,236 miles
    Test number
    790619275288
    • NoteDeflector fitted to head light

Questions about K15 DRF

Does K15 DRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K15 DRF expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K15 DRF?
The MOT on K15 DRF expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K15 DRF done?
K15 DRF was recorded at 48,779 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,740 miles a year.
Has K15 DRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DRF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K15 DRF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K15 DRF find?
K15 DRF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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