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R458 YHK

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,369 mi
Last recorded17,369 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 17,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Fail 16 Sep 2025 17,364 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard missing

Rear tyre has nail in edge of tyre not repairable tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,605 miles

can not fully see brake pads all round due to design of bike

Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,346 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2021 13,528 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 12,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,213 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,083 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,373 miles

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

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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R458 YHK is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R458 YHK, 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 R458 YHK registered?

R458 YHK is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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