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R856 XSW

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,770 mi
Last recorded17,770 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 XSW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 17,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 17,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 17,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,809 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 32,082 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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R856 XSW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R856 XSW, 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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How do I check the history of R856 XSW?

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What year was R856 XSW registered?

R856 XSW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R856 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 XSW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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