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P43 DJB

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,778 mi
Last recorded28,778 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 DJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 28,778 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 28,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front No indicators fitted to this bike.

Rear No indicators fitted to this bike

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,546 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,546 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Front brake slightly binding

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front brake slightly binding

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,772 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,647 miles

Front brake pads getting close to the minimum of 1mm.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,941 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,345 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 18,345 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 16,096 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 14,733 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,669 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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P43 DJB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 19,734 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 D2 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P43 DJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D2 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P43 DJB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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