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N107 KFC

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,116 mi
Last recorded34,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 KFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,116 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 33,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 30,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,435 miles

Front headlight mask fitted

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 29,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front headlight mask fitted

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,331 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,833 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 14,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 12,198 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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N107 KFC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N107 KFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N107 KFC registered?

N107 KFC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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