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P919 KOL

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,543 mi
Last recorded35,543 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 KOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,543 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 35,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,542 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 35,542 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,692 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 32,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,204 miles

Centre Rear Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,850 miles

Slight cracking on sidewall of front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,850 miles

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

Slight cracking on sidewall of front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,296 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

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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P919 KOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P919 KOL, 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 P919 KOL registered?

P919 KOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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