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E22 VMC

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

3,570 mi
Last recorded3,570 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 VMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 3,570 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 3,570 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 2,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 1,371 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 1,371 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 53 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 2 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 2 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 11 May 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong colour, black & white fitted. (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,668 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,920 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,836 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,978 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 12,965 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,900 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 10,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2005 18,984 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 18,984 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Clutch lever clamp broken.

Front brake binding.

Front brake lever bent.

Throttle tube has excessive free play.

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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E22 VMC is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E22 VMC, 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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E22 VMC is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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