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P504 SFW

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,816 mi
Last recorded37,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 SFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 37,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 37,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 36,514 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 36,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,830 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 1,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 2,936 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 2,936 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 22,096 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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P504 SFW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red 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 P504 SFW, 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

How do I check the history of P504 SFW?

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What year was P504 SFW registered?

P504 SFW is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P504 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 SFW 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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