MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
Rear Shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slightly reduced damping in rear shock absorbers
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
horn weak
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
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
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?
Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N317 FEV safe to buy?
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