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M681 RJO

1994 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,725 mi
Last recorded28,725 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN150021,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 RJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 28,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 26,547 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement foot brake (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock horn incorrectly mounted (2.1.4 (c))

Front mud guard missing

Offside Front fork marked

Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,742 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,326 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front n/s running lamp broke

rear mudgaurd cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,890 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,890 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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M681 RJO is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M681 RJO, 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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M681 RJO is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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