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L579 ULG

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,440 mi
Last recorded28,440 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 ULG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,438 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,088 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,188 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 25,178 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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L579 ULG is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L579 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L579 ULG registered?

L579 ULG is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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