1997 Kawasaki VN1500 1.5L Petrol · P304 DUD
1997 Kawasaki VN1500 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1997. Recorded mileage 13,442 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN1500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1470cc
P304 DUD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 13,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P304 DUD Mileage History
- 17/06/20053,894 mi
- 07/04/20074,000 mi+106 mi
- 19/04/20084,135 mi+135 mi
- 25/04/20094,157 mi+22 mi
- 15/05/20104,220 mi+63 mi
- 13/07/201142,453 mi+38,233 mi
- 03/07/20124,247 mi-38,206 mi
- 08/05/20144,264 mi+17 mi
- 08/05/20144,264 mi
- 12/05/20155,804 mi+1,540 mi
- 03/06/20155,813 mi+9 mi
- 07/05/20167,128 mi+1,315 mi
- 24/10/20177,959 mi+831 mi
- 04/09/201810,618 mi+2,659 mi
- 01/10/201911,077 mi+459 mi
- 20/10/202011,252 mi+175 mi
- 07/10/202111,367 mi+115 mi
- 15/02/202311,523 mi+156 mi
- 24/01/202511,871 mi+348 mi
- 07/04/202613,442 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 459 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P304 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn1500 (P304 DUD) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))”; “Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)”.
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