MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,088 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faint cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
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R85 OFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R85 OFR, 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 R85 OFR registered?
R85 OFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R85 OFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R85 OFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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