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T227 LAR

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,801 mi
Last recorded32,801 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 LAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 31,956 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,194 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 27,519 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 27,519 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,061 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,587 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 21,806 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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T227 LAR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T227 LAR, 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 T227 LAR registered?

T227 LAR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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