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P312 PYD

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,868 mi
Last recorded37,868 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 PYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,868 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 37,868 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 33,474 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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P312 PYD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 21,066 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 P312 PYD, 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 29 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 P312 PYD registered?

P312 PYD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P312 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P312 PYD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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