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N526 JVL

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,148 mi
Last recorded36,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 JVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 36,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 35,468 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 20,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,561 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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N526 JVL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N526 JVL, 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 N526 JVL registered?

N526 JVL is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N526 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 JVL shows 21 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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