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A22 RDB

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,111 mi
Last recorded19,111 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RDB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 19,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 18,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,384 miles

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess fuel tap leak (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Footrest slightly loose R/H bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,431 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,318 miles

Gear change lever slightly loose.

Pilot lamp not fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,380 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A22 RDB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 17,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A22 RDB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A22 RDB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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