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N392 KEX

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,543 mi
Last recorded22,543 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 KEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 22,543 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 22,543 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 22,519 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 20,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 14,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 14,181 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2012 14,154 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

TYRE PRESSURES?

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,119 miles

front tyre close to legal limit in places

handlebars slightly bent

rear tye close to legal limit in places

slight play in fork leg bushes

Pass 15 May 2006 14,105 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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N392 KEX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N392 KEX, 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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What year was N392 KEX registered?

N392 KEX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N392 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 KEX shows 12 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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