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P541 ADV

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,693 mi
Last recorded36,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 ADV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 36,693 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 36,685 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators flashing at same time when switched from left to right . (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,206 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 32,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 32,909 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2014 26,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 15,971 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,829 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,206 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 13,206 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,255 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P541 ADV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P541 ADV, 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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What year was P541 ADV registered?

P541 ADV is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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