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F540 PVT

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,193 mi
Last recorded6,193 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 PVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 6,193 miles

exhaust noisy

head light deflector fitted to head light

Pass 20 Jul 2021 5,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 5,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 5,174 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear disc has run-out (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 5,174 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust had no baffles present - now installed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear disc has run-out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 4,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 3,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 1,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 1,282 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,423 miles

front and rear pads and discs close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,652 miles

Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,190 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 45,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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F540 PVT is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F540 PVT, 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 F540 PVT registered?

F540 PVT is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F540 PVT safe to buy?

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