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N701 VJA

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,588 mi
Last recorded34,588 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 VJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 34,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2026 34,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2025 34,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 34,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 34,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 34,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 34,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyres seriously under inflated

Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 34,136 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 33,045 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded mudgaurd (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 32,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 30,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,864 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FRONT OF MOTOR

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,574 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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N701 VJA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N701 VJA, 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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N701 VJA is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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