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R38 NTL

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,235 mi
Last recorded39,235 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 NTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre has small split to surface on r h side

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 38,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,684 miles

no rear seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,237 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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