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P508 TGA

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Purple Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,484 mi
Last recorded26,484 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 TGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 26,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 26,095 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 25,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,352 miles

1 x exhaust stud sheared on under-side collector box.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,348 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

1x exhaust stud sheared on under-side collector box.

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

check rear number plate conforms to size regs.

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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P508 TGA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Purple with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P508 TGA, 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 P508 TGA registered?

P508 TGA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P508 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 TGA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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