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P965 SGV

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,278 mi
Last recorded27,278 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 SGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,053 miles

Exhausts noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2023 27,048 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhausts noisy

Pass 14 May 2022 25,077 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 23,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 21,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,235 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy end pipes (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,234 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 18,201 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,213 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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P965 SGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P965 SGV, 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 P965 SGV registered?

P965 SGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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