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R348 END

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,784 mi
Last recorded19,784 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 END
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 19,784 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2020 18,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 17,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 14,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,207 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,395 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,813 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 6,801 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,817 miles

headlamp deflector fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,977 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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R348 END is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R348 END, 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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R348 END is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R348 END safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 END shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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