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R788 KFB

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Multi-colour Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 KFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 74,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,484 miles

n/s handbrake cable fraying

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,839 miles

poor quality welding on some components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 8,838 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

poor quality welding on some components

Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,543 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 2,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 483 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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R788 KFB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Multi-colour with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R788 KFB, 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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R788 KFB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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