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P285 KNC

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,661 mi
Last recorded18,661 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 18,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 18,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 13,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 10,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,216 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 6,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,810 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 6,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 5,841 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,564 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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P285 KNC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P285 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 P285 KNC registered?

P285 KNC is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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