MOT Check for KAWASAKI VN1500s

The KAWASAKI VN1500 makes up 17,330 of the overall 1,452,461 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your VN1500 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:22 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:86 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:11 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:103 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:21 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:11 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake disc cracked  Occurs:13 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:31 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:13 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:23 times
Horn not working  Occurs:41 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:47 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:18 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:20 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Horn not working  Occurs:41 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
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