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K309 XEL

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,008 mi
Last recorded51,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK309 XEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,008 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,008 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,089 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 49,089 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 4,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 38,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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K309 XEL is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K309 XEL, 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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K309 XEL is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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