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P798 MWB

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Cream Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 MWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 16,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 15,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 15,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 15,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 15,710 miles

front tyre slight perrishing on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,704 miles

front tyre slight perrishing on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 15,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,276 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 15,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,574 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,277 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,851 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,482 miles

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

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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P798 MWB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Cream with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P798 MWB, 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 P798 MWB registered?

P798 MWB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P798 MWB safe to buy?

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