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S483 MGB

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,388 mi
Last recorded17,388 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 MGB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 17,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,434 miles

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

Front front head lamp image low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,133 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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S483 MGB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S483 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S483 MGB registered?

S483 MGB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S483 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S483 MGB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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