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P795 WAD

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,124 mi
Last recorded35,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 WAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,123 miles

Direction indicator insecure Right hand front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 34,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 34,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 34,876 miles

Rear numberplate damaged but no insecure

Pass 21 May 2020 34,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 34,876 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,368 miles

bolt missing n/s of riders seat

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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P795 WAD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 P795 WAD, 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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P795 WAD is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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