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P468 BCT

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 BCT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 15,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 12,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 9,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 7,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 6,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 6,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 5,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,508 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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P468 BCT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P468 BCT, 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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P468 BCT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P468 BCT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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