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N443 OAX

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,093 mi
Last recorded19,093 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 OAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 18,912 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 18,912 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,541 miles

rear no plat light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,762 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 17,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,426 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 17,143 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 15,124 miles

rear no plate slight tarnish

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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N443 OAX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N443 OAX, 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 N443 OAX registered?

N443 OAX is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N443 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N443 OAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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