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M254 EDD

1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,500 mi
Last recorded16,500 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 EDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 16,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 16,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,448 miles

Rear brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 May 2017 16,435 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp on lock to lock main beam tell tale lights (1.2.2c)

Rear brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,059 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,918 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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M254 EDD is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 21,477 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 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M254 EDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M254 EDD registered?

M254 EDD is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M254 EDD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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