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P37 CPB

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 CPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 52,396 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,891 miles

Exhaust noise bordering on the excessive.

Rear indicator brackets so shaped as to be liable to cause injury to rider,passenger,or third party.

Fail 6 May 2009 49,891 miles

Exhaust noise bordering on the excessive.

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear indicator brackets so shaped as to be liable to cause injury to rider,passenger,or third party.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,461 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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P37 CPB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P37 CPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P37 CPB registered?

P37 CPB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P37 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 CPB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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