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F406 GRA

1989 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,635 mi
Last recorded15,635 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN150026,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 GRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,635 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,834 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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F406 GRA is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 26,276 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 F406 GRA, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F406 GRA registered?

F406 GRA is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F406 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F406 GRA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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