MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre has small split to surface on r h side
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
no rear seat fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
some wear in gear linkage
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R38 NTL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R38 NTL, 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 R38 NTL registered?
R38 NTL is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R38 NTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R38 NTL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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