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K985 VKK

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,887 mi
Last recorded67,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 VKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,547 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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K985 VKK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K985 VKK, 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 K985 VKK registered?

K985 VKK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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