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K305 OGN

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,057 mi
Last recorded23,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 OGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 23,057 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2022 22,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,607 miles

Both tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2017 20,949 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey collector box (7.1.1b)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

Front tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2017 20,949 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey collector box (7.1.1b)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

Front tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,867 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 19,858 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking badly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 13,331 miles

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 1,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,483 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,853 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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K305 OGN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K305 OGN, 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 K305 OGN registered?

K305 OGN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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