MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
n/s handbrake cable fraying
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
poor quality welding on some components
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
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?
Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R788 KFB registered?
R788 KFB is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R788 KFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R788 KFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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