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R271 ADV

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,617 mi
Last recorded34,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ADV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,506 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 26,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,683 miles

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.

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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 reliability report

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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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