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K15 VSE

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 VSE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 41,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 41,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,269 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 34,261 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 18,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 12,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,688 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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K15 VSE is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K15 VSE, 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 K15 VSE registered?

K15 VSE is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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