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C17 OHP

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,706 mi
Last recorded25,706 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 OHP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 23,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,364 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 20,364 miles

Position lamp not working Tail lamp. (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 17,914 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,278 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 14,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,964 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,672 miles

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

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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C17 OHP is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 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 C17 OHP, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C17 OHP is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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