CarVerify

Free Car Check

K120 ACK

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,207 mi
Last recorded17,207 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK120 ACK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 17,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,194 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 17,194 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear REAR TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING SIDE WALL

Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,894 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

headlamp mask fitted

this machine has modified front forks. (elongated)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,627 miles

Rear footrests do not retain upright position

Fail 27 Jun 2017 16,626 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn control defective switch gear insecure (1.7.2a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure securing clip missing (6.2.1a)

Rear footrests do not retain upright position

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,370 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,473 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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K120 ACK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K120 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K120 ACK?

You can check the full history of K120 ACK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K120 ACK registered?

K120 ACK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K120 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K120 ACK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K120 ACK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K120 ACK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.