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L314 ERU

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,903 mi
Last recorded25,903 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 ERU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2024 25,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 25,889 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,771 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 22,927 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

throttle operation slightly stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,465 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,191 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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L314 ERU is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L314 ERU, 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 L314 ERU registered?

L314 ERU is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L314 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L314 ERU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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