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P245 HAW

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,226 mi
Last recorded6,226 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 HAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 6,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower + rear upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 30 Sep 2024 5,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Sep 2023 4,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front master cylinder sight glass slight perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 2,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 2,484 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 1,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 1,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 173 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 173 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 26,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 25,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,526 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 18,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,265 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,084 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,280 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,924 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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P245 HAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P245 HAW, 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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P245 HAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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