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L617 BOD

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,996 mi
Last recorded31,996 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 BOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 31,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 30,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 30,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,191 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 30,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 28,209 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,445 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,788 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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L617 BOD is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L617 BOD, 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.

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What year was L617 BOD registered?

L617 BOD is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 24 December 1993.

Is L617 BOD safe to buy?

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