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G738 XTN

1990 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Kawasaki VN150037,187 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 XTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025
Fail 7 Aug 2025

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 44,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2020 43,958 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudgaurd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,746 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,746 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,081 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,078 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,456 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2012 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 30,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 May 2011 30,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2010 27,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,528 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,343 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2007 19,343 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G738 XTN is a 1990 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,187 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 G738 XTN, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G738 XTN registered?

G738 XTN is a 1990 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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