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P927 SYF

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,073 mi
Last recorded21,073 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 SYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,990 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Handlebar Switch has play but secure...

Fail 22 Aug 2013 20,980 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Handlebar Switch has play but secure...

Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 17,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,259 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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P927 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P927 SYF, 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 P927 SYF registered?

P927 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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