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L21 OML

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,392 mi
Last recorded45,392 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 OML
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 45,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,699 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,367 miles

Front brake lever little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 23,994 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,544 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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L21 OML is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L21 OML, 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 L21 OML registered?

L21 OML is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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