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V508 DTD

1999 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,258 mi
Last recorded25,258 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN150019,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 DTD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 25,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 25,245 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 25,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 25,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 25,215 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 25,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 24,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 23,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 22,371 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,076 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 16,771 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,792 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 12,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 8,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 6,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 3,618 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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V508 DTD is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V508 DTD, 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 V508 DTD registered?

V508 DTD is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V508 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 DTD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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