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R780 YBD

1997 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,220 mi
Last recorded19,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN150016,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 19,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 16,987 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 May 2014 16,987 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

suspect front tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,390 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 13,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 12,398 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear tyre pressure low

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,378 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

no plate incorrect size

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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R780 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R780 YBD, 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 R780 YBD registered?

R780 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R780 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 YBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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