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L969 ERN

1993 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,192 mi
Last recorded68,192 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN150021,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 ERN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 60,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 48,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 20,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 18,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 16,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front and rear tyres have surface cracks in between tread

Fail 26 Mar 2013 13,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

surface cracks in front tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

surface cracks in front tyre tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,173 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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L969 ERN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L969 ERN, 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 L969 ERN registered?

L969 ERN is a 1993 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L969 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L969 ERN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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