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T867 KBV

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,462 mi
Last recorded32,462 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT867 KBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,462 miles

Clutch lever stiff to pull

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Gear change arm loose on splines

Offside Rear Side panel loose, missing bolt

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Underside of swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 32,462 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure Bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever stiff to pull

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Gear change arm loose on splines

Offside Rear Side panel loose, missing bolt

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Underside of swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 31,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 31,436 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 30,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

clutch stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

clutch excessively stiff

Fail 16 Apr 2021 30,658 miles

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))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch excessively stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,619 miles

Exhaust slightly loud..

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 30,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat insecure Back rest bolts missing. (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 25,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,882 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 May 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,283 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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T867 KBV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,331 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 T867 KBV, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T867 KBV is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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