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J554 DYP

1992 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,649 mi
Last recorded14,649 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki VN150012,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 DYP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 14,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 14,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,496 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,374 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 14,374 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 13,827 miles

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,819 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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J554 DYP is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 12,988 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 J554 DYP, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J554 DYP registered?

J554 DYP is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J554 DYP safe to buy?

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