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F292 OTM

1989 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,395 mi
Last recorded33,395 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN150026,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 OTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 33,395 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2013 31,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,049 miles

fork seals damp

Pass 24 May 2011 30,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,946 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,565 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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F292 OTM is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 26,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F292 OTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F292 OTM registered?

F292 OTM is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F292 OTM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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