MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front tyre sidewall slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear 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)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
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E239 HCF is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E239 HCF, 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 E239 HCF registered?
E239 HCF is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 April 1988.
Is E239 HCF safe to buy?
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