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B19 JBN

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,302 mi
Last recorded28,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JBN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,497 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,529 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 26,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,453 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 25,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,379 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,379 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,991 miles

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

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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B19 JBN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 JBN, 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 B19 JBN registered?

B19 JBN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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