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P478 GAN

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,628 mi
Last recorded34,628 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,730 miles

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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 29,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,931 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,123 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P478 GAN 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 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,374 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P478 GAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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P478 GAN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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