MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate and rear lamps positioned on nearside of machine
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate and rear lamps positioned on nearside of machine
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate and rear lamps positioned on nearside of machine
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear position and stop lamp fitted to nearside
Rear registration plate fitted to nearside
Rear tyre slightly perished/cracking
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear position and stop lamp fitted to nearside
Rear registration plate fitted to nearside
exhaust noisy
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
exhaust noisy
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear position and stop lamp fixed to nearside of vehicle
rear suspension has been modified, solid bars replacing shock absorbers!
rear wheel enclosed/difficult to inspect rear wheel/brake/suspension etc
registration plate fixed to nearside of vehicle
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear position and stop lamp fixed to nearside of vehicle
rear wheel enclosed/difficult to inspect rear wheel/brake/suspension etc
registration plate fixed to nearside of vehicle
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Riders seat missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Riders seat missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre low on pressure
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
rear tyre low on pressure
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R871 JYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R871 JYG, 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 R871 JYG registered?
R871 JYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R871 JYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 JYG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R871 JYG have outstanding finance?
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