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R770 BAH

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,810 mi
Last recorded33,810 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 BAH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 33,810 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 25,595 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose front wheel incorrectly fitted (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired only 50% of L.E.D'S workig (1.5.3a)

check tyre pressures, low?

headlight mask fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 23,561 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired only 50% of L.E.D'S workig (1.5.3a)

check tyre pressures, low?

headlight mask fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 22,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

cut in front tyre but not down to the ply at this time

rear tyre sidewall deteriorated (perished) ply not exposed at this time

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cut in front tyre but not down to the ply at this time

rear tyre sidewall deteriorated (perished) ply not exposed at this time

Pass 3 May 2013 21,097 miles

titchy rear indicators

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 19,635 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,249 miles

rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 17,159 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,138 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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R770 BAH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R770 BAH, 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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R770 BAH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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