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P52 VBB

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,795 mi
Last recorded55,795 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 VBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 55,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,947 miles

Offside Rear foot rest mount damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 40,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,086 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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P52 VBB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P52 VBB, 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 P52 VBB registered?

P52 VBB is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P52 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 VBB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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