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L62 MFL

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,137 mi
Last recorded36,137 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 MFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 36,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 36,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 36,001 miles

Central Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 35,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 35,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,058 miles

o/s/f fork leg light misting of oil

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine smoking

front mudguard in poor condition

r/h mirror missing and stalk still on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine smoking

front mudguard in poor condition

r/h mirror missing and stalk still on

Pass 3 Jun 2006 34,891 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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L62 MFL is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L62 MFL, 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 L62 MFL registered?

L62 MFL is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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