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N883 CHC

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,204 mi
Last recorded33,204 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 CHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 33,204 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 33,204 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 32,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 32,307 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 31,650 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 31,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 30,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 30,093 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,880 miles

none standard motor cycle

Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,779 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,779 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,421 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

horn weak......inditators discoloured

Pass 3 May 2012 22,608 miles

front pads on limit rear pads on limit inicators slight discolaration

Fail 2 Apr 2011 17,148 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,750 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 14,750 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,793 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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N883 CHC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N883 CHC, 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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N883 CHC is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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