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N417 HHG

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,695 mi
Last recorded45,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 HHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,424 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,155 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 41,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,603 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 39,583 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,703 miles

rear suspension stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,042 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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N417 HHG is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 N417 HHG, 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 N417 HHG registered?

N417 HHG is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N417 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N417 HHG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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