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M42 WBW

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,594 mi
Last recorded9,594 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 WBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 9,594 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 9,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 9,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 9,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 8,315 miles

bolt loose front mudgurade

oil leak universal join on shaft

Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,902 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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M42 WBW is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M42 WBW, 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 M42 WBW registered?

M42 WBW is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M42 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 WBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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