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D334 FDL

1987 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 FDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,245 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 69,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 68,658 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum depth,5.5mm (5.0mm min) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to minimum depth 6.4mm (6mm min) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,902 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,612 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,704 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 65,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,275 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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D334 FDL is a 1987 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D334 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D334 FDL is a 1987 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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