Kawasaki VN1500

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,500 cc

Y239 XBVMOT history

Y239 XBV is a red petrol Kawasaki VN1500 first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,952 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,952 km
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,949 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y239 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y239 XBV was last recorded at 60,952 km on 22 Jun 2026, 3,396 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,556 km · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,396 km
Average per year
1,949 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,952 km
  • 2025 – 57,556 km
  • 2022 – 53,654 km
  • 2021 – 51,815 km
  • 2018 – 48,396 km
  • 2017 – 47,311 km
  • 2015 – 47,022 km
  • 2014 – 46,609 km
  • 2013 – 46,168 km
  • 2012 – 45,309 km
  • 2010 – 40,264 km
  • 2009 – 33,244 km
  • 2008 – 26,023 km
  • 2006 – 21,867 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,952 km
  • AdvisoryCentral Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,952 km (+3,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,952 km
    Test number
    383505614315
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass57,556 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,556 km
    Test number
    922804099904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,107 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    770732809410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    869328151872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    356404619206
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,654 km (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,654 km
    Test number
    673657884723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,815 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,815 km
    Test number
    130721409498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,176 miles
    Test number
    702193973436
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,396 km (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,396 km
    Test number
    441052362919
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass47,311 km (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,311 km
    Test number
    786102221731
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass47,022 km (+413)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,022 km
    Test number
    207554543025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,609 km (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,609 km
    Test number
    356188294190
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass46,168 km (+859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,168 km
    Test number
    689189853151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

  14. Pass45,309 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,309 km
    Test number
    227212312183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,022 miles
    Test number
    829448291056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,264 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,264 km
    Test number
    363073600134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,225 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,225 miles
    Test number
    664753900143
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

  18. Fail40,204 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,204 km
    Test number
    100569290084
    • FailureCentre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
    • FailureFront Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  19. Pass33,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    162109859045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,244 km (+7,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,244 km
    Test number
    253818759031
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  21. Pass26,023 km (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,023 km
    Test number
    153008418028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,867 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,867 km
    Test number
    112473256164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about Y239 XBV

Does Y239 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y239 XBV is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y239 XBV?
The MOT on Y239 XBV is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y239 XBV done?
Y239 XBV was recorded at 60,952 km at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,949 km a year.
Has Y239 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y239 XBV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y239 XBV 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 Y239 XBV find?
Y239 XBV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: central inner motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame; central lower motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm; exhaust noisy, and 1 more.

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