MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Daytime Mot Issued
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre has surface cracks in middle of tread
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear No Footrests fitted but has handrail
Rear No Rear Suspension (Struts)
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Engine Oil Leak
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Daytime Mot Issued
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre has surface cracks in middle of tread
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear No Footrests fitted but has handrail
Rear No Rear Suspension (Struts)
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Engine Oil Leak
Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Lock Stops Missing (2.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fluid/Coolant Bottle Insecure
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear No Rear Footrests Fitted but has grabrail cissybar
Rear No Rear Suspension has struts
Engine Oil Leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension rod slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
water bottle insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
water bottle insecure
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L117 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,145 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L117 VNH, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L117 VNH registered?
L117 VNH is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 May 1994.
Is L117 VNH safe to buy?
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