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K839 VJT

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,403 mi
Last recorded50,403 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 VJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,403 miles

Battery Loose

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,403 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Battery Loose

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,113 miles

Inner Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 48,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test but fork brace fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 2,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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K839 VJT is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K839 VJT, 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 K839 VJT registered?

K839 VJT is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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