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P277 KNC

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 KNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,573 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 25,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 23,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,348 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 22,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 20,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,926 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 19,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 17,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 7,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 6,059 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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P277 KNC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P277 KNC, 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 P277 KNC registered?

P277 KNC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P277 KNC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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