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L496 MWE

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,719 mi
Last recorded21,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 MWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,719 miles

Rear surface cracks on rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

RHD headlamp. Mask fitted.

Steering lock greater to the n/s than o/s. Steering stops present and in good condition.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 21,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

RHD headlamp. Mask fitted.

Steering lock greater to the n/s than o/s. Steering stops present and in good condition.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,206 miles

DB killers fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 20,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,836 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 8,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,796 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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L496 MWE is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L496 MWE, 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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L496 MWE is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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