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P75 OBY

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,872 mi
Last recorded33,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 OBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 33,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,685 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 33,685 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 33,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 33,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 33,278 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))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 32,561 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 32,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 30,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 29,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,359 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2010 29,314 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,427 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,427 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,335 miles

advise + front brake holding on slightly

advise = front brake noisey on application

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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P75 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White 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 P75 OBY, 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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P75 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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