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F310 PDD

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,266 mi
Last recorded16,266 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 PDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 14,417 miles

Front tyre has cracking around side wall's

Fail 29 Apr 2015 14,417 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front tyre has cracking around side wall's

Pass 1 May 2014 13,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 12,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 12,950 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 11,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,617 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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F310 PDD is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F310 PDD, 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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F310 PDD is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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