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P377 UGP

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,711 mi
Last recorded22,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 UGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,711 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,465 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,424 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 22,415 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,288 miles

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

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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P377 UGP is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P377 UGP, 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 P377 UGP registered?

P377 UGP is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P377 UGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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