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G275 MTH

1990 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki VN150037,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 MTH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,617 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,470 miles

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

Rear shock absorber bushes perrished+ worn

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Travel on front brake lever

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,464 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear shock absorber bushes perrished+ worn

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Travel on front brake lever

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,122 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Rear shock absorber operation weak

Wear on front brake disc

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake hose taped;unable to inspect

Fail 10 May 2007 39,787 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake hose taped;unable to inspect

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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G275 MTH is a 1990 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,187 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 G275 MTH, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G275 MTH is a 1990 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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