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K274 VTT

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,310 mi
Last recorded26,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK274 VTT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 26,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 26,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 26,106 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,978 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 20,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 18,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,028 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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K274 VTT is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K274 VTT, 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

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What year was K274 VTT registered?

K274 VTT is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 6 March 1993.

Is K274 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K274 VTT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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