Kawasaki VN1500

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,500 cc

L54 FELMOT history

L54 FEL is a blue petrol Kawasaki VN1500 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 14,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
14,070 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 FEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 FEL was last recorded at 14,070 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,004 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,070 miles
  • 2024 – 14,004 miles
  • 2021 – 13,370 miles
  • 2020 – 13,347 miles
  • 2016 – 13,147 miles
  • 2015 – 12,773 miles
  • 2014 – 11,024 miles
  • 2013 – 10,540 miles
  • 2012 – 10,192 miles
  • 2011 – 8,899 miles
  • 2010 – 8,348 miles
  • 2009 – 8,291 miles
  • 2008 – 8,285 miles
  • 2007 – 8,280 miles
  • 2006 – 8,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,070 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak small amount on rear tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,070 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    14,070 miles
    Test number
    303148177275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak small amount on rear tyre

  2. Pass14,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    14,004 miles
    Test number
    765035718071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail14,004 miles (+634)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,004 miles
    Test number
    642360468278
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass13,370 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    13,370 miles
    Test number
    794649509357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,347 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    13,347 miles
    Test number
    701587713607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail13,319 miles (+172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,319 miles
    Test number
    195863848721
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass13,147 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,147 miles
    Test number
    593942130507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    258590580989
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Fail12,773 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    852401794747
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Fail12,773 miles (+1,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    362289267959
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass11,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,024 miles
    Test number
    559470314226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  12. Fail11,023 miles (+483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,023 miles
    Test number
    115070114204
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Pass10,540 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,540 miles
    Test number
    219913593482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,192 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,192 miles
    Test number
    995260122222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,899 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    8,899 miles
    Test number
    955170321290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail8,897 miles (+549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,897 miles
    Test number
    185278711264
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

  17. Pass8,348 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,348 miles
    Test number
    453266990169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,291 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,291 miles
    Test number
    844126519215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,285 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,285 miles
    Test number
    253035928265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,280 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,280 miles
    Test number
    214679817261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    8,239 miles
    Test number
    532663306268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L54 FEL

Does L54 FEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L54 FEL expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L54 FEL?
The MOT on L54 FEL expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L54 FEL done?
L54 FEL was recorded at 14,070 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 309 miles a year.
Has L54 FEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 FEL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L54 FEL 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 L54 FEL find?
L54 FEL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake binding but not excessively; rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; oil leak small amount on rear tyre.

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