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L950 KEH

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,901 mi
Last recorded24,901 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 KEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 24,901 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 24,895 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,643 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 24,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 23,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,058 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,714 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension slightly stiff .

Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,714 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension slightly stiff .

Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,305 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 18,576 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,424 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 18,424 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 18,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,306 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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L950 KEH is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L950 KEH, 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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L950 KEH is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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