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P601 LDT

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,166 mi
Last recorded11,166 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 LDT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 May 2021 11,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 10,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,432 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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P601 LDT 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 100%.

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 P601 LDT, 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 P601 LDT registered?

P601 LDT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P601 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 LDT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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