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E223 XUG

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Maroon Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,810 mi
Last recorded29,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 XUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,810 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,383 miles

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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E223 XUG is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Maroon with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E223 XUG, 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 E223 XUG registered?

E223 XUG is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E223 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E223 XUG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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