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K88 KNK

1995 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,525 mi
Last recorded25,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN150023,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 KNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 25,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 25,261 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 25,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 22,310 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,066 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 19,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,990 miles

slight flutuation front brake

slight throttle stiffness on r/h lock

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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K88 KNK is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 23,855 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 K88 KNK, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K88 KNK registered?

K88 KNK is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is K88 KNK safe to buy?

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