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M82 EGT

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,194 mi
Last recorded1,194 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM82 EGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 1,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 1,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 1,067 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 29 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 3,372 miles

Central Front Tyre Showing Signs Of Wear

Central Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Wear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Engine Cover Has Light Misting Of Oil

Pass 8 Oct 2019 2,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Petrol cap seal starting to crack and deteriorate.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 2,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 2,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 1,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,362 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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M82 EGT is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M82 EGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M82 EGT registered?

M82 EGT is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is M82 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M82 EGT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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