CarVerify

Free Car Check

R11 SBB

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 SBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 59,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,809 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,108 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,616 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R11 SBB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 17,036 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 R11 SBB, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R11 SBB?

You can check the full history of R11 SBB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R11 SBB registered?

R11 SBB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R11 SBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 SBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R11 SBB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R11 SBB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.