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N263 AOJ

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Grey Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,236 mi
Last recorded41,236 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 AOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,380 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,564 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 36,561 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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N263 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Grey with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N263 AOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N263 AOJ registered?

N263 AOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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