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P152 ADO

1996 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,729 mi
Last recorded15,729 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN150018,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 ADO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 15,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension has slight lack of damping

Fail 26 Sep 2018 15,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension has slight lack of damping

Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,470 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 15,470 miles

Front Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected nearside & offside (1.5.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,257 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 12,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,181 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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P152 ADO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 18,158 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P152 ADO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P152 ADO registered?

P152 ADO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P152 ADO safe to buy?

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