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L428 LTO

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,399 mi
Last recorded23,399 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 LTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 23,399 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 23,399 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 23,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 23,323 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,931 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,650 miles

Clutch and front brake pipes are too long. Throttle cables are too long.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,636 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective tank flange is rough with paint flaked - witness marks on tank where fuel has leaked (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,001 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 2,129 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,665 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,227 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2010 19,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No inds fitted

Rear No plate

Fail 21 May 2010 19,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No inds fitted

Rear No plate

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,135 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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L428 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L428 LTO, 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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L428 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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