MOT Status
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30,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Footrest missing footrest missing ,strap put on seat as grab rail (6.2.12 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
NUMBER PLATE IS DETERIORATED
NUMBER PLATE IS DETERIORATED
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rubber anti slip missing of brake pedal
Exhaust mounting missing rear mounting fouling swingarm (7.1.1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both fork seals (2.3.3)
Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension rear exhaust mounting fouling swingarm (2.4.A.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
rubber anti slip missing of brake pedal
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
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P749 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,158 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 P749 PHY, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P749 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 1996.
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