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N53 WVN

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,804 mi
Last recorded20,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 WVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,804 miles

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

Rear brake pedal rubbing on foot rest

Fail 12 May 2022 20,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake lever rubbing foot peg

Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,763 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 18,565 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,544 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 18,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,293 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 17,903 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 12,847 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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N53 WVN is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N53 WVN, 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 N53 WVN registered?

N53 WVN is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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