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E438 VWW

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

830 mi
Last recorded830 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 VWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 817 miles

near side rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 801 miles

sidewall cracking on rear tyre.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 782 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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E438 VWW is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E438 VWW, 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 E438 VWW registered?

E438 VWW is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E438 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E438 VWW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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