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V65 RUD

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,061 mi
Last recorded17,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 RUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,061 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 17,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 13,459 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 13,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,440 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 9,435 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 6,681 miles

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

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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V65 RUD is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V65 RUD, 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 V65 RUD registered?

V65 RUD is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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