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L117 VNH

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,240 mi
Last recorded33,240 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 VNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 936 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 901 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 868 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 8,521 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 6,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,587 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 1,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 31 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,883 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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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.

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