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N208 KLA

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 KLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 65,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 64,556 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn down to the legal limit,recommend changing it as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender is damaged,but not so much as to cause an issue (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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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N208 KLA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,158 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 N208 KLA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N208 KLA registered?

N208 KLA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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