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T536 HWN

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT536 HWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,490 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 74,366 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,991 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 9 Jun 2017 66,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,593 miles

Centre Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2009 18,091 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,123 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,436 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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T536 HWN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 T536 HWN, 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 T536 HWN registered?

T536 HWN is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T536 HWN safe to buy?

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