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M796 VBV

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,927 mi
Last recorded39,927 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 VBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,927 miles

front and rear brake discs scored

rear brake lever pivot slight side play

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,349 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,703 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,114 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,913 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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M796 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M796 VBV, 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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M796 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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