MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R83 ECT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,847 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 R83 ECT, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R83 ECT registered?
R83 ECT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R83 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R83 ECT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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