MOT Status
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21,267 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHT NOTCH IN HEAD RACE BEARINGS (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?
Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 XRH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P493 XRH, 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 P493 XRH registered?
P493 XRH is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P493 XRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P493 XRH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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