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E170 FRO

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

270 mi
Last recorded270 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 FRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 6 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 5,982 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 5,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 5,420 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 5,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2006 5,379 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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E170 FRO is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,864 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 E170 FRO, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E170 FRO registered?

E170 FRO is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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