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J500 VRA

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,851 mi
Last recorded39,851 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 39,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 39,851 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 39,716 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,132 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,121 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,378 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)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,763 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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J500 VRA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,158 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 J500 VRA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J500 VRA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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