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P493 XRH

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,267 mi
Last recorded21,267 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 XRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 21,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 21,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHT NOTCH IN HEAD RACE BEARINGS (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 21,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 20,372 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 20,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,660 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 19,628 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,941 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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P493 XRH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 21,066 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 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P493 XRH, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P493 XRH registered?

P493 XRH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P493 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 XRH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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