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L349 MHH

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 MHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,221 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,541 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 35,541 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 34,781 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,746 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,746 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,244 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,244 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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L349 MHH is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L349 MHH, 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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L349 MHH is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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