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N780 WUP

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,337 mi
Last recorded17,337 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 WUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 17,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 17,312 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 17,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 17,222 miles

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Tyre is unsuitable rear tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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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N780 WUP is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N780 WUP, 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 N780 WUP registered?

N780 WUP is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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The MOT history for N780 WUP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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