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N674 SPE

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,762 mi
Last recorded34,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN674 SPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 34,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 32,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,957 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 31,343 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 31,343 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,655 miles

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

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

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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N674 SPE is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N674 SPE, 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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N674 SPE is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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