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P804 EDV

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,975 mi
Last recorded10,975 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 EDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 10,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 10,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 9,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,291 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 3,109 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 3,056 miles

Rear Lower Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 3,056 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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P804 EDV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P804 EDV, 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 P804 EDV registered?

P804 EDV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P804 EDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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