Kawasaki VN1500 G1

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,470 cc

S23 BPBMOT history

S23 BPB is a green petrol Kawasaki VN1500 G1 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
28,120 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500 G1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,470 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BPB was last recorded at 28,120 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,124 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,996 miles
Average per year
587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,120 miles
  • 2025 – 26,124 miles
  • 2024 – 25,965 miles
  • 2023 – 23,592 miles
  • 2022 – 20,110 miles
  • 2021 – 19,637 miles
  • 2020 – 19,549 miles
  • 2019 – 19,496 miles
  • 2018 – 19,411 miles
  • 2017 – 19,243 miles
  • 2016 – 19,060 miles
  • 2015 – 18,993 miles
  • 2014 – 18,755 miles
  • 2013 – 18,507 miles
  • 2012 – 18,163 miles
  • 2011 – 18,155 miles
  • 2010 – 18,087 miles
  • 2009 – 17,942 miles
  • 2008 – 17,412 miles
  • 2007 – 17,044 miles
  • 2006 – 16,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,120 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,120 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    28,120 miles
    Test number
    278665131313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,124 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    26,124 miles
    Test number
    158118322742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    365969272393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,965 miles (+2,373)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    165835690511
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass23,592 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    890129569580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,110 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,110 miles
    Test number
    539191974521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,637 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,637 miles
    Test number
    428842137106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,549 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,549 miles
    Test number
    543004285140
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass19,496 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    242452620131
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass19,411 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,411 miles
    Test number
    720206137329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,243 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,243 miles
    Test number
    743001355877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,060 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,060 miles
    Test number
    925817491068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,993 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,993 miles
    Test number
    675759123205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,755 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,755 miles
    Test number
    418530304480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,507 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    207381403354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,163 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,163 miles
    Test number
    405666752487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,155 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,155 miles
    Test number
    398912231338
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
  18. Pass18,087 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,087 miles
    Test number
    512820440387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,942 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,942 miles
    Test number
    494841249443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,412 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    590097938336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,044 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,044 miles
    Test number
    483485847366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,709 miles
    Test number
    570392636359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BPB

Does S23 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BPB is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BPB?
The MOT on S23 BPB is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BPB done?
S23 BPB was recorded at 28,120 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 587 miles a year.
Has S23 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BPB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 BPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 BPB find?
S23 BPB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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