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R355 GPT

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GPT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 32,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 32,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 30,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,193 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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R355 GPT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R355 GPT, 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 R355 GPT registered?

R355 GPT is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R355 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 GPT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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