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R980 JBA

2016 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 JBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 37,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 35,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,140 miles

Front tyre has slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,663 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,779 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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R980 JBA is a 2016 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R980 JBA, 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 10 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R980 JBA registered?

R980 JBA is a 2016 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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