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T953 RHR

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,391 mi
Last recorded17,391 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 RHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 17,391 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,457 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 16,427 miles

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 16,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 16,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2012 12,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,324 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 11,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 7,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 5,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,013 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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T953 RHR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T953 RHR, 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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T953 RHR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 27 August 1999.

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