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M597 PDV

2013 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,560 mi
Last recorded15,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 PDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 15,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 14,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 14,862 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 12,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,573 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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M597 PDV is a 2013 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M597 PDV, 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 13 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M597 PDV is a 2013 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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