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P359 RMR

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Multi-colour Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,258 mi
Last recorded2,258 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 RMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 2,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake lever broken but still opperates ok

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2022 2,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to perish-needs replacing

Rear tyre starting to perish-needs replacing

Fail 24 Aug 2022 2,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyre starting to perish-needs replacing

Rear tyre starting to perish-needs replacing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 2,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 2,220 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Aug 2009 1,959 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,959 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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P359 RMR is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Multi-colour with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P359 RMR, 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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P359 RMR is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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