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P47 KOM

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 KOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 19,088 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 19,088 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 18,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 18,221 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 18,221 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 18,185 miles

Front front tyre cracking slightly

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 18,185 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front front tyre cracking slightly

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,129 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 17,129 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,449 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 14,445 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 12,211 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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P47 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P47 KOM, 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 P47 KOM registered?

P47 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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