Kawasaki VN1500

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,470 cc

Y253 VKXMOT history

Y253 VKX is a black petrol Kawasaki VN1500 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,374 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 VKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,470 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 VKX was last recorded at 48,374 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,283 miles · 18 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,374 miles
  • 2024 – 46,774 miles
  • 2023 – 43,133 miles
  • 2022 – 35,711 miles
  • 2021 – 35,560 miles
  • 2019 – 35,179 miles
  • 2015 – 34,443 miles
  • 2014 – 33,762 miles
  • 2012 – 32,606 miles
  • 2010 – 30,058 miles
  • 2009 – 28,292 miles
  • 2008 – 28,191 miles
  • 2006 – 27,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,374 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,374 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    146366571975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,283 miles (+1,509)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,283 miles
    Test number
    822921532240
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    182153064169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,774 miles (+3,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,774 miles
    Test number
    524589071452
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,133 miles (+7,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    507202695475
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,711 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,711 miles
    Test number
    979920825786
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass35,560 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    187823540460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,526 miles (+347)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    420337273760
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working controll 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThrotle sticking

  9. Pass35,179 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    322034791498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,443 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    265481975119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    695222674168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,128 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,128 km
    Test number
    396435083197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,606 miles
    Test number
    156176982137
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  14. Pass31,355 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,355 km
    Test number
    569896771138
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  15. Pass30,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    712603880193
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail30,032 km2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,032 km
    Test number
    320527770144
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureCentre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass28,292 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,292 miles
    Test number
    211158669133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    991825578170
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass27,358 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,358 km
    Test number
    592154437172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,127 miles
    Test number
    941171046252
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearing

  21. Pass66,327 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,327 km
    Test number
    570051666150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 VKX

Does Y253 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 VKX is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 VKX?
The MOT on Y253 VKX is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 VKX done?
Y253 VKX was recorded at 48,374 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has Y253 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 VKX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 VKX 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 Y253 VKX find?
Y253 VKX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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