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N841 PWO

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,898 mi
Last recorded20,898 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 PWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 20,898 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 20,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 20,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Bulb had fallen out. (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Bulb had fallen out. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2023 20,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 19,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 19,727 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low PRS -adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 19,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 17,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 17,966 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,965 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 17,965 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Central Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 May 2013 17,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,066 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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N841 PWO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N841 PWO, 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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N841 PWO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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