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P52 GON

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Purple Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,172 mi
Last recorded25,172 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 GON
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,172 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 25,172 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 14,634 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 8,857 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,857 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 8,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 6,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,394 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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P52 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Purple with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P52 GON, 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 P52 GON registered?

P52 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P52 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 GON shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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