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P971 RNH

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,896 mi
Last recorded17,896 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 RNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 17,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,101 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 12,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 6,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 6,349 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slight cracking around sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,181 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 6,181 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 6,059 miles

FRONT TYRE CRACKED AROUND WALL †EXHAUSTS BIT NOISY

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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P971 RNH 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 P971 RNH, 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 P971 RNH registered?

P971 RNH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 July 1997.

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