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P501 PEW

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,525 mi
Last recorded14,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 PEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 14,525 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 12,771 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 12,039 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 11,872 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 10,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 10,073 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 7,967 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 7,951 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,989 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,846 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,373 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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P501 PEW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P501 PEW, 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 P501 PEW registered?

P501 PEW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 PEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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