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T508 NBV

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,083 mi
Last recorded21,083 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 NBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 21,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,376 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,014 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 17,014 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 14,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 14,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 10,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 10,769 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 8,917 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,128 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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T508 NBV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T508 NBV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T508 NBV registered?

T508 NBV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T508 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T508 NBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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