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P591 AFR

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

24,546 mi
Last recorded24,546 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 AFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 24,546 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 24,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 24,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability no upward suspension movement, (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability no upwards suspension movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 24,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 23,690 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 23,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear stop light switch not connected properly (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 23,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 22,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 22,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 21,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,106 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 21,106 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,847 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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P591 AFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P591 AFR, 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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P591 AFR is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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