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N88 SOB

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,401 mi
Last recorded45,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 SOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 43,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,972 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,215 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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N88 SOB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N88 SOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N88 SOB registered?

N88 SOB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N88 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 SOB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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