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L177 BPK

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 BPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 31,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 31,520 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 31,061 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,489 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,820 miles

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

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,171 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,038 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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L177 BPK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L177 BPK, 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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L177 BPK is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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