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F242 JKN

1989 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,113 mi
Last recorded21,113 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN150026,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 JKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 21,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 21,111 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 21,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,301 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,301 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,613 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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F242 JKN is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 26,276 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 F242 JKN, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F242 JKN registered?

F242 JKN is a 1989 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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