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N915 YEG

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 YEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,701 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,392 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,392 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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N915 YEG is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N915 YEG, 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 N915 YEG registered?

N915 YEG is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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