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M762 VBV

1995 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,682 mi
Last recorded38,682 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 D126,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM762 VBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,824 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,824 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 22,867 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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M762 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 26,098 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 M762 VBV, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M762 VBV is a 1995 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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