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R168 WNT

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,363 mi
Last recorded22,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 WNT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,792 miles

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

Front brake pads wering unevenly requires further investigation

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,449 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 16,449 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 13,973 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 11,170 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,299 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,987 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,980 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2006 2,735 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 1,188 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2006 1,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 1,137 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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R168 WNT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R168 WNT, 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.

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What year was R168 WNT registered?

R168 WNT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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