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E510 WCL

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,138 mi
Last recorded33,138 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 WCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,127 miles

Front head light image slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,777 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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E510 WCL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E510 WCL, 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 E510 WCL registered?

E510 WCL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E510 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E510 WCL shows 4 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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