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M598 PRN

1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,162 mi
Last recorded14,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 PRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 14,162 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 13,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy knochy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 13,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,209 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,050 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,442 miles

rear brake slider rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,241 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 12,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,106 miles

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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M598 PRN is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M598 PRN, 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.

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M598 PRN is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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