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P943 SGH

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,875 mi
Last recorded34,875 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 SGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,876 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,876 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Headlamp taped to “correct” dip (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,481 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 20,481 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,357 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 18,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,885 miles

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

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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P943 SGH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P943 SGH, 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 P943 SGH registered?

P943 SGH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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