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L596 SAV

1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,318 mi
Last recorded42,318 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 SAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlamps main beam tell tale permantly on

slight bind felt when rear wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Fail 2 Aug 2018 42,318 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlamps main beam tell tale permantly on

slight bind felt when rear wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,875 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,476 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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L596 SAV is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 21,477 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 L596 SAV, 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 32 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 L596 SAV registered?

L596 SAV is a 1994 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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