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P447 APM

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 APM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 37,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 36,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 33,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,235 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,058 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 17,384 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 17,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,208 miles

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

cut in rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,166 miles

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

rear tyre cut

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,961 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,488 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,272 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 16,224 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,224 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,142 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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P447 APM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P447 APM, 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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What year was P447 APM registered?

P447 APM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P447 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 APM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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