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K805 OTP

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,087 mi
Last recorded11,087 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK805 OTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 11,087 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 11,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 10,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 10,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 10,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 10,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,518 miles

Cut in rear

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,431 miles

Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 10,431 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear switch inop (1.3.1a)

Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,224 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 9,894 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,074 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,438 miles

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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K805 OTP is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 21,690 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 K805 OTP, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K805 OTP registered?

K805 OTP is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 May 1993.

Is K805 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K805 OTP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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