CarVerify

Free Car Check

E529 JLN

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,560 mi
Last recorded28,560 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 JLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,335 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 28,329 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 28,322 miles

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Service cracks within tread and low tread in parts of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 11,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on front tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on rear tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,463 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 8,921 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E529 JLN is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E529 JLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E529 JLN?

You can check the full history of E529 JLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E529 JLN registered?

E529 JLN is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E529 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 JLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E529 JLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E529 JLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.