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N354 SDD

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,697 mi
Last recorded29,697 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 SDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 29,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudguard been removed

Pass 24 Jun 2023 29,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 27,813 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,828 miles

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

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

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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N354 SDD is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N354 SDD, 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 N354 SDD registered?

N354 SDD is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N354 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 SDD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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