MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
no direction indicators fitted at time of test
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V49 SAE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V49 SAE, 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 V49 SAE registered?
V49 SAE is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V49 SAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V49 SAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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