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ANZ 1656

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Grey Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,802 mi
Last recorded16,802 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 1656
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 16,802 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 16,797 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 15,969 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyre fitted to rear of bike (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 15,241 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 14,617 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 14,401 miles

Rear tyre getting low.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,524 miles

Exhaust a little noisy.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,491 miles

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

noisy exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,601 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,539 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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ANZ 1656 is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Grey with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D2 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANZ 1656, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D2 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ANZ 1656 registered?

ANZ 1656 is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for ANZ 1656 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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