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P651 VUB

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,246 mi
Last recorded19,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 VUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,246 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 18,560 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

wire hanging down on to front wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,938 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,570 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,920 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 11,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 6,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 6,393 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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P651 VUB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 21,066 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 P651 VUB, 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 29 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 P651 VUB registered?

P651 VUB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P651 VUB safe to buy?

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