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VIL 4722

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,300 mi
Last recorded12,300 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 4722
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 12,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,690 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 9,690 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 8,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,880 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,360 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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VIL 4722 is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,864 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 VIL 4722, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 4722 registered?

VIL 4722 is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is VIL 4722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 4722 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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