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L553 OHJ

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,177 mi
Last recorded15,177 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 OHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 15,177 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 15,177 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 14,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 13,383 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 13,232 miles

Oil leak from front cylinder

Pass 19 Jul 2019 12,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 12,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 12,396 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,000 miles

ignition permanently on

Fail 8 Sep 2016 11,000 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

ignition permanently on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,507 miles

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

Steering movement slightly restricted at full lock by spotlamps

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,385 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,368 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 6,368 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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L553 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L553 OHJ, 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 L553 OHJ registered?

L553 OHJ is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L553 OHJ safe to buy?

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