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M426 NFJ

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 NFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 38,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 37,161 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 37,161 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 32,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 32,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 31,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 31,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 29,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 24,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,795 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 24,407 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 21,741 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 18,149 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 18,149 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,627 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,498 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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M426 NFJ is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M426 NFJ, 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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M426 NFJ is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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