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K715 YVM

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,314 mi
Last recorded28,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK715 YVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 28,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,784 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 22,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K715 YVM 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 85.7%.

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 K715 YVM, 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 K715 YVM registered?

K715 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 27 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K715 YVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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