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L44 ARB

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,701 mi
Last recorded8,701 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ARB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 8,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 8,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,321 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 8,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,173 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,173 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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L44 ARB is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L44 ARB, 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 L44 ARB registered?

L44 ARB is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L44 ARB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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