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T53 EAN

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,119 mi
Last recorded26,119 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 EAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 26,052 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (tail light) (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2015 18,432 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 15,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 15,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 May 2012 14,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,836 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 8,822 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2010 8,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 8,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,085 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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T53 EAN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T53 EAN, 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 T53 EAN registered?

T53 EAN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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