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M223 MPA

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 MPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 57,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,193 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 56,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 55,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,481 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 55,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls foot pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 54,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed in pipe under engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 52,031 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 52,031 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 46,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,729 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,958 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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M223 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 M223 MPA, 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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M223 MPA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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