Kawasaki VN1500

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,500 cc

V49 SAEMOT history

V49 SAE is a black petrol Kawasaki VN1500 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 35,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,375 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 SAE was last recorded at 35,375 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,561 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,375 miles
  • 2025 – 34,561 miles
  • 2023 – 34,001 miles
  • 2020 – 32,582 miles
  • 2019 – 29,496 miles
  • 2017 – 29,058 miles
  • 2016 – 28,792 miles
  • 2015 – 27,416 miles
  • 2014 – 25,600 miles
  • 2012 – 24,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,375 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,375 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,375 miles
    Test number
    918411400383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass34,561 miles (+560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    586060290545
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo direction indicators fitted at time of test

  3. Pass34,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    714449744198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,001 miles (+1,419)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    979514298600
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  5. Pass32,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    762206398164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,582 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    540897374586
    • DangerousOffside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass29,496 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    472029561088
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass29,058 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    725616626151
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  9. Pass28,792 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    342022423981
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass27,416 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,416 miles
    Test number
    409035605286
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Pass25,600 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    257421774157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    979738722307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 SAE

Does V49 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 SAE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 SAE?
The MOT on V49 SAE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 SAE done?
V49 SAE was recorded at 35,375 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 802 miles a year.
Has V49 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 SAE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V49 SAE 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 V49 SAE find?
V49 SAE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake binding but not excessively.

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