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P82 REW

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,619 mi
Last recorded20,619 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 REW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

clutch fluid level low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,276 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 May 2007 12,963 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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P82 REW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P82 REW, 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 P82 REW registered?

P82 REW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P82 REW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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