MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre cracking slightly
front tyre pressure low
nearside front footrest bent
numberplate loose but secure to the bracket
throttle cable has tape around but appears to work
Oil leak
Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front tyre cracking slightly
front tyre pressure low
nearside front footrest bent
numberplate loose but secure to the bracket
throttle cable has tape around but appears to work
Oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
nearside front footrest bent
numberplate loose but secure to the bracket
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front fender slightly corroded and loose
number plate cracked
rear fender corroded
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front fender slightly corroded and loose
number plate cracked
rear fender corroded
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
offside rear footpeg slightly loose
tank has slight movement
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
offside rear footpeg slightly loose
tank has slight movement
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?
Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R271 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R271 ADV, 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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R271 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 September 1997.
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