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E239 HCF

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,779 mi
Last recorded38,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 HCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 38,779 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,074 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,391 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,326 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,300 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,300 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 32,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,166 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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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.

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