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R871 JYG

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 JYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 13,115 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 12,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate and rear lamps positioned on nearside of machine

Fail 20 Apr 2024 12,510 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate and rear lamps positioned on nearside of machine

Pass 11 Oct 2021 11,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,152 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2018 11,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 10,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 9,710 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 9,493 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 9,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 9,399 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,044 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,044 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 20 Oct 2007 8,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 10 Oct 2006 7,889 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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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.

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