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S211 TNF

1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,663 mi
Last recorded21,663 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN150017,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 TNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,096 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,042 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,261 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,529 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 12,523 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,214 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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S211 TNF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S211 TNF, 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

How do I check the history of S211 TNF?

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What year was S211 TNF registered?

S211 TNF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S211 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 TNF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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