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P455 CVO

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,664 mi
Last recorded19,664 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 CVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 19,664 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 19,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 19,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 19,289 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 16,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 14,283 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 10,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 10,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 10,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,965 miles

Front brake binding slightly

number plate lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2016 9,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,486 miles

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 Feb 2008 8,806 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

stud broke on radiator cover

Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,446 miles

front brakes binding slightly †

rear brake binding slightly

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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P455 CVO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P455 CVO, 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 P455 CVO registered?

P455 CVO is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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