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K861 PFB

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,811 mi
Last recorded8,811 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 PFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 8,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,498 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 7,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 6,958 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,497 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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K861 PFB is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K861 PFB, 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 K861 PFB registered?

K861 PFB is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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