MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhausts noisy
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
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy end pipes (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P965 SGV safe to buy?
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