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P765 HWA

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,326 mi
Last recorded34,326 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 HWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 34,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 26,110 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 26,110 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,548 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 11,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 11,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,761 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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P765 HWA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P765 HWA, 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 P765 HWA registered?

P765 HWA is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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