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N317 FEV

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,600 mi
Last recorded38,600 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 FEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 38,456 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 38,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,353 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 38,353 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,287 miles

Rear Shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,262 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slightly reduced damping in rear shock absorbers

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,085 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 33,974 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,121 miles

horn weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,128 miles

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

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

slight bind to front brake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

headlight pattern weak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

headlight pattern weak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,702 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear pads wearing tappered

slight binding to front brake

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,777 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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N317 FEV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N317 FEV, 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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N317 FEV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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