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E969 JPL

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,768 mi
Last recorded41,768 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE969 JPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,376 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,720 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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E969 JPL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E969 JPL, 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 E969 JPL registered?

E969 JPL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E969 JPL safe to buy?

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