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K395 JVO

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,411 mi
Last recorded13,411 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 JVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,411 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 13,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,588 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,588 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 6,363 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,941 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 5,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 4,019 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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K395 JVO 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 71.4%.

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 K395 JVO, 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 K395 JVO registered?

K395 JVO is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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