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R463 SCK

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,564 mi
Last recorded16,564 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 SCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 16,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 16,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 16,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 16,543 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 16,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 16,518 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 16,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 16,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 16,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,586 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,443 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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R463 SCK is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R463 SCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R463 SCK registered?

R463 SCK is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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