MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N657 LRL is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,331 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 N657 LRL, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N657 LRL registered?
N657 LRL is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 26 July 1999.
Is N657 LRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N657 LRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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