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P450 XUF

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,319 mi
Last recorded25,319 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 XUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 25,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 24,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 21,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,018 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 15,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,496 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 11,227 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 11,227 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P450 XUF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P450 XUF, 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 P450 XUF registered?

P450 XUF is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P450 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P450 XUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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