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R670 KHG

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,498 mi
Last recorded29,498 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 KHG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 29,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 28,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,875 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 26,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,990 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 19,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 1,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 1,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20 miles

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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R670 KHG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R670 KHG, 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 R670 KHG registered?

R670 KHG is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R670 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 KHG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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