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L288 ORF

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,568 mi
Last recorded24,568 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ORF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 15,737 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 14,628 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,944 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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L288 ORF is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,145 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 L288 ORF, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L288 ORF registered?

L288 ORF is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L288 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 ORF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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