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M356 FGP

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,413 mi
Last recorded44,413 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 FGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,413 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 44,413 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,489 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,489 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,599 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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M356 FGP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M356 FGP, 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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What year was M356 FGP registered?

M356 FGP is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 July 1995.

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