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M102 WYB

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,223 mi
Last recorded31,223 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 WYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,223 miles

Front slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,832 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 30,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system outer skin deteriorated and holed but not leaking gases.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,687 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)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

handlebars slightly deformed

Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,566 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

handlebars slightly deformed

Pass 30 May 2014 27,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 May 2005 23,222 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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M102 WYB is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 23,855 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 M102 WYB, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M102 WYB is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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