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E799 KYV

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,436 mi
Last recorded24,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 KYV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,951 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,393 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,734 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E799 KYV is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E799 KYV, 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

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What year was E799 KYV registered?

E799 KYV is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E799 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E799 KYV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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