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E561 OSF

1988 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,853 mi
Last recorded24,853 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN150023,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE561 OSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 24,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 24,255 miles

Rear tyre 10 years old

Fail 26 Oct 2024 24,239 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre 10 years old

Pass 20 Jan 2023 24,005 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 23,987 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,715 miles

Nearside Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 23,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,470 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,677 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 20,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2010 19,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,104 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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E561 OSF 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 75%.

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 E561 OSF, 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 E561 OSF registered?

E561 OSF is a 1988 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E561 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E561 OSF shows 16 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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