MOT Check for KAWASAKI VN1500s

The KAWASAKI VN1500 makes up 18,773 of the overall 1,621,816 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:
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:13 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:17 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
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:31 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:20 times
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:57 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:14 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:30 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:12 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:13 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:25 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:16 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:96 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:30 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:96 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:87 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:96 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:12 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:11 times
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