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K87 YDP

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,787 mi
Last recorded35,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 YDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,923 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 34,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,344 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 27,342 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,342 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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K87 YDP 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 75%.

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 K87 YDP, 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 K87 YDP registered?

K87 YDP is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 June 1993.

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