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M263 TYA

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,353 mi
Last recorded22,353 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 TYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 22,353 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 21,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,737 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 13,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 13,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

small no plate fitted front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 12,206 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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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M263 TYA is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 21,145 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 M263 TYA, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M263 TYA registered?

M263 TYA is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M263 TYA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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