Kawasaki VN1500 G2

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,470 cc

T196 AREMOT history

T196 ARE is a green petrol Kawasaki VN1500 G2 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 20,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,198 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T196 ARE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T196 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN1500 G2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,470 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 ARE was last recorded at 20,198 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,769 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,198 miles
  • 2024 – 19,769 miles
  • 2023 – 18,825 miles
  • 2022 – 17,923 miles
  • 2018 – 16,798 miles
  • 2017 – 16,681 miles
  • 2016 – 16,113 miles
  • 2015 – 15,621 miles
  • 2014 – 14,621 miles
  • 2013 – 12,925 miles
  • 2011 – 11,008 miles
  • 2010 – 9,977 miles
  • 2009 – 8,032 miles
  • 2008 – 4,253 miles
  • 2007 – 4,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,198 miles (+429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,198 miles
    Test number
    699158236470
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass19,769 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    19,769 miles
    Test number
    601141681457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    18,825 miles
    Test number
    269708362210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail18,825 miles (+902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,825 miles
    Test number
    902038696865
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass17,923 miles (+1,125)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    17,923 miles
    Test number
    250335402066
    • MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass16,798 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,798 miles
    Test number
    874758711589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,681 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,681 miles
    Test number
    241357894823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,113 miles
    Test number
    847840126446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail16,113 miles (+492)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,113 miles
    Test number
    179094797403
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyre has a puncture

  10. Pass15,621 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    536122625189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,621 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,621 miles
    Test number
    657190034140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,925 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,925 miles
    Test number
    395514823181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,008 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    11,008 miles
    Test number
    315676201265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,977 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    9,977 miles
    Test number
    731613160196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,032 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,032 miles
    Test number
    682713269101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,253 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,253 miles
    Test number
    440473948144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    4,110 miles
    Test number
    581392207195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 ARE

Does T196 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 ARE is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T196 ARE?
The MOT on T196 ARE is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T196 ARE done?
T196 ARE was recorded at 20,198 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has T196 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 ARE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T196 ARE 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 T196 ARE find?
T196 ARE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to the legal limit; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Related registrations

Browse all T196 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.