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B6 KVN

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,376 mi
Last recorded1,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 KVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,376 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 1,376 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 May 2013 59,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 59,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,061 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,495 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,238 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,054 miles

slight damage to headlamp casing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,925 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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B6 KVN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B6 KVN, 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 B6 KVN registered?

B6 KVN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is B6 KVN safe to buy?

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