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L549 FWN

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,626 mi
Last recorded30,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 FWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 30,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

advise mirrors not fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 30,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 30,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 30,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 30,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 29,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 28,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,696 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,973 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 26,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,841 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 22,430 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 22,281 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2009 22,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,685 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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L549 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L549 FWN, 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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L549 FWN is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 14 April 1994.

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