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N173 AAN

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 AAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2022 26,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,829 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 19,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,896 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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N173 AAN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 N173 AAN, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N173 AAN registered?

N173 AAN is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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