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P116 LJH

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,359 mi
Last recorded22,359 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 22,359 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2023 21,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 40,596 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 40,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened flexible brake hose missing near swinging arm pivot (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear drive shaft bent and front joint noisey

Pass 15 Dec 2012 21,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

speedo cable disconnected

Pass 12 May 2011 21,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 20,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 20,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,656 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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P116 LJH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,847 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 P116 LJH, 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 29 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 P116 LJH registered?

P116 LJH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P116 LJH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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