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M496 YER

1998 Kawasaki Vn

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,149 mi
Last recorded13,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Vn25,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 YER
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 13,149 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2016 13,149 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 13,131 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolant level low

Pass 22 May 2014 13,090 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 12,861 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 12,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 12,302 miles

front brakes are binding slightly,left hand rubber grip is slightly insecure,and front tyre is worn uneven.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn?

Based on 6,380 MOT tests across 845 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
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M496 YER is a 1998 Kawasaki Vn in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Vn models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 25,096 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 Vn fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M496 YER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Vn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M496 YER registered?

M496 YER is a 1998 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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The MOT history for M496 YER shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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