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P69 HCM

1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,978 mi
Last recorded16,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D124,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 HCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 16,978 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 16,978 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake binding excesivly (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and splitt (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 7,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,743 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 6,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 6,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,735 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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P69 HCM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P69 HCM, 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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P69 HCM is a 1996 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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