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P56 GON

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D121,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 GON
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 24,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,038 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 21,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,051 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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P56 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P56 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 P56 GON registered?

P56 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P56 GON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 GON shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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