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F776 GAL

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,852 mi
Last recorded1,852 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF776 GAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 1,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 1,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 24,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 23,830 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 23,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working control two , rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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F776 GAL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F776 GAL, 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 F776 GAL registered?

F776 GAL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F776 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F776 GAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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