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N66 HOD

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,874 mi
Last recorded29,874 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 HOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,874 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 29,612 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible side wall cracked also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 19,060 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,019 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,803 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Fail 9 May 2015 17,834 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 17,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 15,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,071 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,071 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 10,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,860 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,128 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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N66 HOD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N66 HOD, 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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N66 HOD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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