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P25 KOM

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,515 mi
Last recorded51,515 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 KOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,996 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,996 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 46,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,950 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,701 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,296 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,296 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Auxilary lighting loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,930 miles

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

Outer Front Upper Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,410 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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P25 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P25 KOM, 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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P25 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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