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V416 JDW

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 JDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 42,756 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 40,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 39,810 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 38,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 29,193 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,619 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 18,510 miles

Rear 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)

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

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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V416 JDW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 V416 JDW, 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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What year was V416 JDW registered?

V416 JDW is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V416 JDW safe to buy?

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