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L471 AKO

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 AKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 31,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 30,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,855 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,618 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 25,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,879 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,486 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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L471 AKO is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L471 AKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L471 AKO registered?

L471 AKO is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L471 AKO safe to buy?

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