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N486 VPC

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,366 mi
Last recorded47,366 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 VPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,979 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 45,979 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,900 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,525 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,751 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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N486 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N486 VPC, 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 N486 VPC registered?

N486 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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