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:
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:30 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:12 times
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey  Occurs:11 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:16 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:20 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:359 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:96 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:13 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:17 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:12 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:136 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:21 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:96 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:14 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:68 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:15 times
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