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P150 VTC

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,813 mi
Last recorded35,813 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 31,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 31,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 23,103 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,412 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 May 2006 15,767 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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P150 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P150 VTC, 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.

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What year was P150 VTC registered?

P150 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P150 VTC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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