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P749 PHY

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,543 mi
Last recorded30,543 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,543 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 30,528 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension linkage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 28,855 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 28,855 miles

Footrest missing footrest missing ,strap put on seat as grab rail (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 28,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,790 miles

NUMBER PLATE IS DETERIORATED

Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,790 miles

NUMBER PLATE IS DETERIORATED

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rubber anti slip missing of brake pedal

Fail 19 Aug 2015 26,096 miles

Exhaust mounting missing rear mounting fouling swingarm (7.1.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both fork seals (2.3.3)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension rear exhaust mounting fouling swingarm (2.4.A.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rubber anti slip missing of brake pedal

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 7,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,126 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 4,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2005 4,945 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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P749 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P749 PHY, 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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P749 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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